The wrestling world is preparing to say goodbye to John Cena, a wrestler who has defined an era in WWE. With only ten matches left, Cena, the face of the company for almost two decades, will retire, with his last match set for December 13, 2025. This marks the end of a farewell tour that has been nothing short of spectacular.
Since announcing his retirement at Money In The Bank 2024, Cena has put everything he has into this final year, offering fans nostalgia, unexpected developments, and moments filled with emotion. He came close to winning the Royal Rumble in January and clinched a win in his Elimination Chamber match in March, demonstrating his ongoing capability.
One of the biggest surprises was Cena’s heel turn, which saw him align with The Rock to betray Cody Rhodes. The moment created a lot of buzz and will be remembered as one of the most unexpected events of his career, even though the storyline wasn’t completely played out.
This turn led to a main event victory over Rhodes at WrestleMania, giving Cena a record-breaking 17th World Championship. He then defended the title against Randy Orton and CM Punk and teamed up with Logan Paul. These moments highlighted Cena’s versatility even as he approached retirement.
WWE ended his heel run before SummerSlam, returning Cena to his beloved babyface persona for a rematch against Rhodes. Although he didn’t win, the match set up a showdown with Brock Lesnar, who returned after a two-year hiatus.
Before facing Lesnar, Cena is scheduled to battle Logan Paul at Clash in Paris on August 31. At SmackDown in Dublin, Cena showed a great deal of emotion as he entered the arena, touched by the cheers of the fans. In a passionate promo, he called Paul a “parasite” who uses WWE for his personal brand, before dramatically destroying Paul’s Prime Hydration Station.
Despite his bold words, Cena admitted that his biggest regret was not being able to share the ring with Dominik Mysterio, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, The Usos, and Jacob Fatu before retiring.
With December quickly approaching, the wrestling world is preparing to honor a man who defined an era. John Cena’s farewell tour is more than just a last run; it’s a celebration of a career that has transcended wrestling and inspired millions.