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In a surprising turn of events at the 2024 WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view event, John Cena made an unexpected announcement about his impending retirement from professional wrestling, set to take place in 2025.
Cena expressed his intentions to remain active in the WWE circuit throughout the forthcoming year, planning to engage in a series of 30-40 matches before formally bowing out.
The leader of the Cenation confirmed that he would mark his final pageantry at the Royal Rumble 2025, Elimination Chamber 2025, and WrestleMania 41. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that his ultimate match will not happen at WrestleMania, as he plans to extend his wrestling journey beyond this event.
Industry speculation, according to the Wrestling Observer newsletter, indicates that the WWE is weighing up various potential rivals for Cena’s farewell bouts, although final plans remain undecided.
As per the mentioned report, “Uncertainty looms over the selection of opponents, while Cena is also deliberating on his preferred competitors. Pending is a schedule that comprises major arenas and international fixtures.”
Recent sightings of Cena at WWE engagements, such as a surprise cameo on the post-WrestleMania 40 episode of RAW and his participation in the WrestleMania 40 main event (Night Two), have stirred enthusiasm across the wrestling fanbase.