Hollywood superstar and future World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Famer, John Cena surprised fans by announcing his retirement during the WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view (PPV) event in Canada.
The 47-year-old WWE Superstar, who began his acting career 18 years ago, revealed that his final in-ring competition would be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour. The “Doctor of Thuganomics” has been a central figure in WWE since joining the organization in 2001, capturing the world champion title 16 times.
“Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,” John Cena told fans in Toronto. The crowd reacted with shock and later chanted, “Thank you Cena,” to which he responded, “What an incredible gesture of kindness.”
Dressed in a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “The Last Time is Now” and his trademark denim shorts, Cena expressed his gratitude to WWE fans. “Thank you for letting me play in the house that you built for so many years,” he said. Finishing off his promo, by announcing an open challenged to anyone backstage with the iconic line: “If you want some, come get some!”
In a subsequent press conference, Cena stated his intention to remain part of the WWE family in some capacity despite feeling “at my end” physically. He acknowledged the physical toll that wrestling had taken on his body over the years.
Cena’s retirement marks the end of an era in professional wrestling, but his legacy in WWE will continue to resonate with fans around the globe.
