John Cena has stated that his final match will really be his final match.
Retirements in wrestling have become somewhat of a punchline over the course of history. From money to a great storyline to just missing the bright lights and the roar of the crowd, it is extremely rare that a wrestler who has retired really does decide to call it a day. While Cena is still in great shape and there are plenty of first-time-ever matches there for the Hollywood star to have, Cena has stated that this will be it.
Speaking with Liam Crowley of ComicBook, Cena admitted that there is no amount of money that would tempt him to have a match beyond 2025 and that he has to keep his word to the fans:
“There isn’t a check writer with enough money to change my mind when I hang it up in December. I don’t want to continue for ego or financial gain. I built a relationship of trust and authenticity over the years with the WWE, and that’s people who think I suck and people who believe in me, they know that I shoot them straight and I’m trustworthy. I mean what I say: when I’m done in December, I am done. It is the last time I will perform in a ring.”
Continuing, Cena added that he would still be a part of the company but the jorts would be hung up for good, further stating that the retirement tour would be definitive:
“I’ll be a member of the WWE family as an ambassador and a grateful one,” Cena continued. “But you will see me wear this (points to suit), not the wristbands, the jorts, the ball cap. That, in December 2025, that goes away, and that’s the reason why we’re putting so much equity and emphasis on this farewell tour. It truly is the last time for generations for grandparents and parents and kids to get together in the same time. Grandparents could be like, ‘I didn’t know about wrestling and my son dragged me here.’ That son now has a son and daughter of their own, and they like John Cena, and now their kid likes Cody Rhodes. I want to try to do something special where we can all get together one last time and, and go through 25 years worth of memories.”
When Will John Cena Officially Retire?
Appearing live at Money in the Bank back in July, John Cena delivered the announcement that WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas would be his final Mania as an active competitor. Later that night in the press conference, Cena clarified his comments and confirmed he would compete in his final match in December. Cena debuted on the min roster back in 2002 went on to become one of the top stars of the modern era with 16 World Championship reigns in his career.
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