John Cena is about to turn 47 years old, and he says he plans to hang up his boots by the time he reaches the age of 50.
In a recent interview with ET, the 16-time WWE World Champion commented on his plans to retire before he hits the age of 50, juggling acting and wrestling, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his retirement plans: “That’s not a maybe. That time is gonna come and it’s gonna come soon. I made a promise to the consumer early on, to WWE fans, ’cause I know how tough it is to be a fan. You gotta’ come out of pocket — and WWE has a ton of content — it takes a lot to be a passionate fan and our fanbase is passionate and global. I never wanted to go out there just for the sake of going out there. And I’m gonna be 47 this year. I feel great. So inside I feel great, but I know what it takes to be a WWE performer night in and night out and I don’t ever wanna just go out there and do it to do it. I wanna have the passion — the same passion as the fanbase — and I wanna give them exactly what they give me. The miles on the speedometer say, ‘Hey, that’s gotta be done before 50.’”
On juggling acting and wrestling: “It’s tough to juggle both because, you know, when you’re filming Argylle, Matthew [Vaughn] won’t let you go do anything else because of insurance. So as long as the phone keeps ringing and we’ve had some good opportunities here, I’ll kind of preserve that for as long as I can. But even coming back for these one-at-a-time things or short three-month periods, it takes its toll more and more and I’ve just had an incredibly fortunate run with my health. I feel great. I just want to continue to feel great the rest of my life.”
On a potential WrestleMania appearance: “I don’t know if I’ll be free that weekend, but it is a weekend and movies don’t shoot on the weekends. But when I say I’m done — in WWE, they say never say never and a lot of people retire and come back — I’m just being honest with myself. There’s such a great new generation now as well. It’s time to pass the electric energy on to the folks that can be there every day.”
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John Cena, the legendary WWE superstar, has revealed that he plans to retire from professional wrestling before he turns 50. In a recent interview with ET, Cena discussed his retirement plans, juggling his acting career with wrestling, and the possibility of a WrestleMania appearance.
At the age of 47, Cena acknowledges that the time for his retirement is approaching. He made a promise to the WWE fans early on in his career to always give them his best and not just go through the motions. Cena understands the dedication and financial commitment it takes to be a passionate fan, and he wants to reciprocate that passion by giving them the same level of dedication. He wants to retire while he still feels great physically and mentally, and before the demands of being a WWE performer take a toll on him. Cena believes that retiring before he turns 50 is the right decision for him.
Juggling his acting career with wrestling has been a challenge for Cena. When he is filming a movie, such as his upcoming project “Argylle,” the insurance policies prevent him from participating in any other activities. However, Cena is grateful for the opportunities he has received in the film industry and hopes to continue receiving them. He acknowledges that even short periods of returning to wrestling take a toll on him physically, but he has been fortunate with his health so far and wants to maintain that for the rest of his life.
When asked about a potential WrestleMania appearance, Cena expressed uncertainty about his availability but mentioned that movies typically don’t shoot on weekends. While WWE is known for never saying never when it comes to retirements and comebacks, Cena wants to be honest with himself and believes it’s time to pass on the electric energy to the new generation of wrestlers who can be there every day.
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In conclusion, John Cena’s retirement from professional wrestling is imminent, with the superstar planning to hang up his boots before he reaches the age of 50. Cena wants to retire while he still feels great physically and mentally, and he aims to give the same level of passion and dedication to the fans that they have given him throughout his career. As he juggles his acting career with wrestling, Cena acknowledges the challenges but remains grateful for the opportunities. While a potential WrestleMania appearance is uncertain, Cena believes it’s time to pass on the energy to the new generation of wrestlers. Wrestling fans can stay updated with all the latest news on eWrestlingNews.com.