On July 6, 2024, WWE legend John Cena officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling during a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank.
The 17-time world champion confirmed that the year 2025 would mark his farewell from the ring, making 2025 the year of John Cena, with multiple tours and matches ahead.
As Trish introduced John Cena to Toronto, Canada in the Money in the Bank 2024, he stood in the Ring and said;
“Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from WWE. I want to set the record straight. I’m done. This is it.”
The year-long journey will end in December 2025, after which Cena has confirmed he will no longer wrestle. WWE has supported his decision and is planning a series of special moments to celebrate his historic legacy.
On an episode of Stephanie McMahon’s show “Stephanie’s Places,” Cena opened up about the reason behind his retirement. He explained that after over two decades in the ring, his body had endured immense physical stress, and it was time to step away.
Cena admitted that wrestling is not something you can do forever, and he wants to leave while he can still perform at a high level.
WWE Legend John Cena Might Deliver The Match of His Life With His Last Opponent
As per WWE Officials, John Cena’s final wrestling match is scheduled for mid‑December 2025, likely during a special edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The match is expected to be held at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, a location with personal significance to Cena, located just minutes from his hometown of West Newbury.
While the wrestler John Cena will face in his final match has not been officially confirmed, rumors suggest that Cody Rhodes and Gunther are strong potential candidates.
At the latest SummerSlam event, Cena lost to Cody Rhodes in a brutal match. However, he appeared quite satisfied with his performance, which earned him a standing ovation from the crowd in recognition of his effort and legacy.
Adding to the excitement, Brock Lesnar made a surprise return at SummerSlam, delivering an F5 to Cena.
This unexpected moment has fueled speculation about a possible showdown between “The Beast” Brock Lesnar and John Cena.
While not yet confirmed, a final match between the two legends could be a historic moment in WWE, especially as part of Cena’s retirement tour.