John Cena has informed WWE of his availability for the following year.
With the 16-time World Champion recently announcing that he would be having his final match in December 2025 and bringing his nearly 25-year career to an end, many had hoped that there would be many opportunities to see Cena compete one final time in their home town. However, with a packed Hollywood schedule and other commitments, fans also were aware that Cena would not be on a full-time schedule next year Providing an update on retirement plans, Cena looks to be making more appearances than many would have expected.
Speaking with Steve Weintraub of Collider, Cena stated that he is looking to make “around 36” dates on the tour, which will equate to nearly one every week:
“I can probably confirm that Peacemaker will take us to the end of 2024, and I can say that with the utmost conviction because I have given the calendar year 2025 to WWE. I am retiring in 2025, and I start that farewell tour in January. I’ll end it in December, and it’s going to be right around 36 dates around the world to pay thanks and gratitude to the WWE audiences around the world. So that’s what I’m doing in 2025.”
At this time, it remains unknown which of these 36 dates will be TV appearances and which will be Premium Live Events or if there will be any house show or international appearances. It should be noted that Cena has previously stated in interviews that he hopes that some of his appearances will be outside of the United States, especially in the UK.
John Cena Confirms Final Run
Despite the fact that Cena has stated that he would be retiring in 2025, fans are always sceptical on professional wrestling retirements given their track record from previous performers. Speaking in a seperate interview, John Cena explained why this really would be the final run and why there are no plans to compete in 2026.
H/t to Fightful.
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