John Cena Announces Retirement from WWE
John Cena has announced his retirement from WWE. During a surprise appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank event in Toronto, Cena officially revealed his departure from in-ring competition.
“Why am I here? Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,” Cena stated.
Despite his retirement, Cena will still participate in several events next year, including Monday Night Raw on Netflix, the 2025 Royal Rumble, and the 2025 Elimination Chamber.
Cena also mentioned that his final WrestleMania will take place in 2025 in Las Vegas.
“Thank you so much for letting me play in the house that you built for so many years,” Cena expressed.
WWE shared a video of Cena’s retirement announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In a recent press conference, Cena announced that a farewell tour would kick off in January and continue through December 2025.
Cena has been with WWE since 2001.