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'You Can Tell' - WWE Fans Try To Cope With Edge's John Cena Retirement News

Edge has been the fans' number one choice to be John Cena's final opponent on his retirement tour, despite the WWE Hall of Famer being contracted to AEW.

John Cena News / Total Apex Sports / October 20

John Cena’s Final Opponent: WWE Legend Throws Out Wild Card Pick for Retirement Match

John Cena’s retirement tour is winding down, and the wrestling world can’t stop buzzing about who’ll get the honor (or burden, depending on how you look at it) of sending the 16-time world champion into the sunset.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 20

Edge speaks on John Cena's retirement, final match

Cena has less than two months left before he retires from professional wrestling.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

John Cena Reaffirms the End of His WWE Retirement Tour

The 17-time world champion and one of the most iconic personalities in WWE history, John Cena, has officially announced that his days in the ring are numbered.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 19

Shinsuke Nakamura Joins AJ Styles and John Cena in the Impending Retirement Buzz

It is a bittersweet time for professional wrestling fans as legends like John Cena and AJ Styles near the end of their storied careers. Cena is set to officially retire on December 13th later this year, while Styles plans to hang up his boots sometime in 2026.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 18

'You can be Lucky' - Alex Shelley on why John Cena & 3 Stars Found WWE Success

Alex Shelley has delved into what it takes to become a WWE star by using John Cena as an example of a wrestler who ticks three important boxes. The SmackDown star arrived in the biggest promotion in the world a year ago as part of Motor City Machine Guns with Chris Sabin.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 17

John Cena Puts Rumors About His WWE Retirement Match To Bed

The last time is indeed now. Soon-to-be WWE Hall of Famer John Cena is quickly approaching the final four dates in his WWE career, and the unequivocal Greatest of All-Time is reassuring fans that this is the conclusive end to his run as an active in-ring competitor.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 17

WWE Announces 2025 Holiday Tour Alongside New Raw And SmackDown Dates

WWE will once again present a special holiday house show tour in 2025. On Friday, the company announced a new slate of holiday tour dates and brand new dates for Raw and Smackdown inside of that tour.

Wrestling News / The Spun / October 17

John Cena Clears Up Rumors About 'Final' WWE Match

John Cena's retirement tour has been the top storyline for the WWE this year, make no mistake about it. Earlier this year, Cena made history at WrestleMania 41 by capturing his 17th world championship.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 17

WWE Fans Are Less Than Impressed With 2K25's New Paid DLC

WWE 2K25 got more DLC this week to celebrate the imminent retirement of John Cena. An additional pack to the ones that have already been announced which not only includes two alternate versions of Cena, but also adds Brock Lesnar to the game.

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WWE Personality Backs Dave Bautista as John Cena’s Final Opponent in December

A lump sum of 60,000 people were in the queue virtually as soon as the presale tickets for John Cena‘s last WWE match were made available this Thursday morning.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 16

R-Truth Defends WWE Creative for Getting Rid of His Ron Killings Persona After John Cena’s Babyface Turn

When John Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber earlier this year, fans were excited about the potential for memorable segments and storylines. However, few would have predicted that one of the most prominent angles would involve R-Truth.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 16

WWE 2K25 Farewell Tour Edition DLC Prices and Features Revealed

2K and Visual Concepts pay tribute to John Cena’s legendary WWE career New playable characters and fan-favorite surprises headline the update Players on

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / October 16

5 best wrestlers from the OVW Class of 2002 ft. John Cena

The Ohio Valley Wrestling Class of 2002 delivered arguably the biggest stars for WWE from a single edition Randy Orton, John Cena, Batista, Brock Lesnar,

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 16

Ticket Demand For John Cena's Final Match Suggests WWE Should Have Held It Elsewhere

WWE previously confirmed John Cena's final match will take place at Saturday Night's Main Event in December in Washington DC. If you want to be there, the pre-sale for event tickets has already begun.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 15

James Gunn Made a Stealth Cameo in the PEACEMAKER Finale

Creators making cameos in their films is hardly new. It’s a tradition that began with Alfred Hitchcock back in the ’50s. And let’s not forget the late, great Stan Lee.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

John Cena’s Final WWE Match: Your Guide to Getting Tickets (and Why It’s So Expensive)

After two decades of hustle, loyalty, and respect, the seemingly invincible John Cena is finally hanging up his jorts. The man who defined an entire era of WWE, a 16-time world champion, and the face you literally couldn’t see is calling it a career.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 14

The Rock makes key admission over John Cena's final match

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

The Definitive Rival of John Cena in WWE: Who is the GOAT’s Greatest Enemy?

In his nearly quarter-century career in WWE, John Cena has fought the absolute best the professional wrestling industry has to offer. Through the years, Cena provided the WWE Universe with unforgettable matches and moments that will forever be ingrained in their minds, but he didn’t do it alone.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 13

WWE 2K25: How to Get New R-Truth Persona ‘Ron Cena’

Highlights: WWE 2K25 teases R-Truth as "Ron Cena" in John Cena-themed Farewell Tour DLC. DLC launches October 16, featuring multiple Cena variants, Brock Lesnar, and unique outfits.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

5 Better Opponents For John Cena’s WWE Retirement Match Than Gunther

After an exciting match against AJ Styles at the WWE Crown Jewel premium live event, fans are wondering what’s next for John Cena. The Cenation Leader has a handful of dates before his retirement in December later this year, but there are still a few matchups fans would love to see him take part in.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / October 11

John Cena’s Farewell Tour Gets Emotional: The Legend Pays Tribute to Wrestling’s Greatest at Crown Jewel

Look, we’ve all been there—watching a WWE match and thinking “wow, this is pretty good.” But then you witness something like John Cena vs. AJ Styles at Crown Jewel 2025, and you realize you just watched what might be the most emotionally charged tribute match in wrestling history.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 10

John Cena Reportedly Set For Unlikely Title Match At WWE Survivor Series

John Cena's retirement from actively competing in a WWE ring is coming ever closer as the days go on. The 17-time World Champion only has a few dates left, with a couple of them already being occupied with planned bouts.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 10

What Happens to Chris Smith in the PEACEMAKER Season 2 Finale?

The second season (perhaps series) finale of Peacemaker ended on quite a cliffhanger for our titular hero. Although the episode was extra long, running for an hour, it left some major dangling threads.