My children are the biggest fans of the WWE. I lost my appetite for it all years ago, but John Cena is one of the favorites in the organization.
At WWE’s Money in the Bank event held at ScotiaBank Arena in Toronto, sixteen-time world champion wrestler John Cena announced his retirement. The event, filled with nostalgia and emotional chants of “Thank you Cena” from the audience, marked the beginning of his farewell tour in professional wrestling. Cena, who made his WWE debut in 2002, has been a dominant force in the wrestling world and a fan favorite for over two decades.
🚨🚨Legendary WWE Wrestler John Cena has announced that he will be retiring from in-ring competition in 2025🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/DugOn2LMa1
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Cena revealed that his retirement tour would include his participation in next year’s Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania events. These appearances will serve as his official farewell to a career that has significantly shaped the WWE landscape. Notably, Cena has transitioned from a full-time wrestling career to a part-time role over the past five years, balancing his time in the ring with a burgeoning career in Hollywood.
John Cena is retiring from the WWE.
His last event will be WrestleMania 41 in 2025. pic.twitter.com/2QbvmoBGaK
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 7, 2024
His wrestling persona began with the moniker “Doctor of Thuganomics,” where he was known for his trash-talking rapper style. Among his most memorable matches were the consecutive WrestleMania battles against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in 2011 and 2012, where he experienced both a loss and a victory. These matches are celebrated as some of the most iconic moments in WrestleMania history.
Off the ring, Cena has also made a significant impact through his philanthropic efforts, particularly with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he has granted nearly 700 wishes, making him the most prolific celebrity granter in the foundation’s history. His contributions off the mat have endeared him further to fans around the world.
John Cena announces retirement from wrestling https://t.co/sHkv7NbQAz
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 7, 2024
Given his substantial influence and popularity, Cena is frequently cited as one of the greatest WWE performers ever, often appearing on the hypothetical WWE “Mount Rushmore” lists of top wrestlers. His planned final appearance at WrestleMania in Las Vegas is anticipated to be a significant event, likely marking his sixth headline at the prestigious gathering, providing a fitting climax to his illustrious wrestling career.
Key Points:
- Retirement Announcement: John Cena declared his impending retirement at WWE’s Money in the Bank, stating that next year’s events would mark the end of his wrestling career.
- Career Highlights: Cena has been a key figure in WWE since 2002, known for his “Doctor of Thuganomics” persona and epic matchups, especially against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
- Farewell Tour: He will officially retire after competing in the next Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania.
- Philanthropic Impact: Cena is renowned for his extensive work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, having fulfilled nearly 700 wishes.
- Legacy: Known as one of the greatest WWE performers, Cena’s final appearance at WrestleMania in Las Vegas will likely be his sixth headline event, underscoring his significant impact on the sport.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
