WWE icon John Cena has officially hung up his wrestling boots, marking the end of an illustrious two-decade career. The 47-year-old superstar made the announcement during the Money in the Bank event, revealing that he will embark on a farewell tour before his final match at WrestleMania 41 in 2025.
Cena expressed heartfelt gratitude to the WWE universe, thanking fans for their unwavering support and energy throughout his remarkable journey.
While bidding farewell to the ring, he hinted at remaining involved with WWE beyond his in-ring career, leveraging his experience and wisdom to contribute to the organization’s continued success.
The farewell tour promises to be a nostalgic ride for fans, with Cena making appearances at notable events like the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania. These appearances provide fans with a chance to bid farewell to the beloved wrestler.
During his emotional retirement speech, Cena stated, “Why am I here? Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,
“I’ve been doing this a while. I’ve been in WWE for over two decades and in that time I’ve seen incredible waves of prosperity like we got right now. WWE is the hottest ticket in town, no doubt.
“This farewell does not end tonight. It is filled with opportunity. Everybody, RAW will make history next year when it moves to Netflix. I’ve never been a part of RAW on Netflix. That is history. That is a first and I will be there.”
“The 2025 Royal Rumble will be my last. The 2025 Elimination Chamber will be my last and I’m here tonight to announce that WrestleMania Las Vegas in 2025 will be the last WrestleMania I compete in,” John Cena continued.
“I know that’s a lot to take in. Probably a lot of questions out there, which is why I’m telling you right now I am going to kick off the press conference right after the show and I will be fielding any and all questions to do with my retirement.
He concluded his heartfelt speech by thanking fans for their loud voices and beautifully brutal honesty, emphasizing that something unforgettable is in the works—one that involves his return to Toronto.
