John Cena announces official retirement from wrestling, declaring the next WrestleMania his last

Cena is a 16-time WWE champion over the course of almost 20 years with the wrestling franchise. In that point, he has additionally transitioned into Hollywood, starring in movies corresponding to “Barbie” and “Argylle” and making a number of appearances within the “Quick & Livid” franchise.

However even along with his performing success, Cena has at all times stored up along with his wrestling profession and persona. The star tried to deal with why he was selecting now to step apart, referencing the WWE “Cash within the Financial institution” occasion the place he was talking.

“Why now? As a result of it’s ‘Cash within the Financial institution,’ the final word image of alternative,” Cena stated. “And this farewell doesn’t finish tonight — it’s stuffed with alternatives.”

He went on to notice that WWE’s “Monday Evening Uncooked” is transferring to Netflix, making historical past for the corporate. And Cena will have fun his many “lasts” together with these “firsts.”

Cena additionally appeared to tease eye-catching matches, calling out to WWE superstars. He instructed them, “If you’d like some, hurry up and are available get some.”

“As a result of the final time is now,” Cena stated.

In a post-show press convention, Cena stated he’ll stick round WWE, and WrestleMania is not going to be his closing match. He stated his farewell tour will hopefully embody dozens of dates between January and December 2025, along with his closing in-ring match on the finish.

Cena instructed reporters that he proposed a plan that might hold him across the franchise in several capacities, regardless that he received’t be competing.

“I’ve at all times stated to the viewers that WWE is my house and I like it,” Cena stated. “Simply because I bodily really feel I’m at my finish, doesn’t imply I have to distance myself from one thing I like.”