After the announcement, John Cena explained his decision in more detail at a press conference.
“WWE is filled with stories. It’s constantly a program of stories ending and new stories beginning,” he said. “I’ve never been too concerned with the word ‘legacy,’ and I don’t want you to mix messages here: It doesn’t mean I shortchange any second on the canvas. I wish I could do it infinitely. Now I want to just try to do something special for a globe of people I owe everything to.”
John Cena also revealed a farewell tour! He plans to wrestle in 30 to 40 matches throughout 2025, making those his final appearances in the ring. This decision to retire wasn’t sudden; Cena had been thinking about it for a while. The farewell tour allows him to say goodbye to the fans properly and cap off his incredible wrestling career with a bang.
“The timing now feels optimal,” he stated. “The business is at incredible heights of popularity and awareness. There are some big things going on, especially the Netflix debut [happening in January 2025] and I take pride in being an individual WWE can call up and say, ‘Remember that idea? The time is now.’ Let’s do something that can bring all of us together.”
John Cena’s 16 world championship wins tie him with the legendary Ric Flair for the most ever in WWE history. This retirement might seem unexpected, considering wrestlers sometimes make comebacks. But Cena shut down those rumours, emphasizing that his decision is final. He’s ready to hang up his wrestling boots for good.
“People say they’re walking away, and two years later, they come back,” he said. “I want to set the record straight right now: I’m done. This is it.”
John Cena isn’t just a wrestling legend; he’s also a Hollywood star! Even while dominating the WWE ring, Cena built a successful acting career. You might have seen him in movies like “Barbie,” the superhero flick “The Suicide Squad,” or even the high-octane action of the “Fast & Furious” franchise.
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