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Swerve Strickland made headlines on Saturday night at AEW Full Gear when he made his triumphant return after being away for much of the fall, as he was recovering from a knee injury.

Wrestling News / ESPN / November 25

The untold story of John Cena's rap album, 'You Can't See Me'

"The Doctor of Thuganomics" wasn't just a gimmick. Andreas Hale spoke to the musicians who worked with Cena on his album from 20 years ago.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 25

Update On Whether Penta Injury On WWE Raw Altered 'Last Time Is Now' Tournament Plans

Penta was been eliminated from John Cena's The 'Last Time is Now' Tournament Monday night on Raw, but his loss came in the worst way possible. The veteran Luchador was ruled medically unable to continue after he delivered a hurricanrana to Sikoa and landed badly on his shoulder.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 25

Penta Suffers Serious Shoulder Injury During 'The Last Time Is Now' Tournament

The Injury bug has hit another participant in the WWE “Last Time is Now” tournament. On Monday’s episode of Raw, it was WWE superstar Penta. The luchador’s shot at a historic match against John Cena evaporated in a heartbreaking instant.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / November 25

Dominik Mysterio Brutally Attacks John Cena’s Mini Cosplay on Raw

Just a few days before his high-profile showdown with John Cena for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series, Dominik Mysterio cut a promo on this week’s Raw.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

Penta Suffers Devastating Injury on Raw, Altering Last Time is Now Tournament and AAA Plans

The Last Time is Now tournament has been a fantastic showcase of stars both old and new, competing for the right to take on John Cena in his final match in WWE.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

The Semifinals are Set for LTIN Tourney with Four Major Stars Vying for John Cena’s Final Match

This article contains match results from Monday Night Raw on 11/24 and SmackDown on 11/28 that relate to the Last Time is Now tournament semifinals. Due to the holiday weekend, SmackDown for 11/28 was pre-taped.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

Dominik Mysterio Cements Top Heel Status with Epic John Cena Troll on Raw

If I’m one of the fine people of Oklahoma City right now, I’m feeling got because Dominik Mysterio just pulled off the troll of the year, faking the crowd into thinking that John Cena was making a surprise appearance.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / November 24

AEW Collision Moves Time Slot to Avoid John Cena's Final WWE Match

AEW moved Collision to 4:30 PM ET on Dec. 13 to avoid clashing with John Cena's final WWE match. The show won't air in its usual 8 PM slot, so it won't directly compete with WWE's Saturday main show.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / November 24

Matt Hardy Backs John Cena’s Retirement Tour as Pitch Perfect While Criticizing the Brock Lesnar Feud

The John Cena WWE farewell tour has come down to its last two stops. A year-long stretch that began with the Netflix premiere of Raw has almost run its course.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / November 23

Carmelo Hayes Breaks Silence After Inching Closer to Wrestling John Cena in His Last WWE match

Following the conclusion of all first-round matches in The Last Time is Now tournament, many names, including Carmelo Hayes, have gotten a step closer to stepping into the ring with John Cena in his last-ever WWE match.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 23

Best WWE Retirement Matches Ranked

In any sport, a retirement is always a unique experience to witness. There’s something special about watching a legendary athlete compete one last time.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 23

John Cena & The 4 Oldest Wrestlers To Win The WWE Intercontinental Championship, Ranked By Age

The WWE Intercontinental Championship is one of the most prestigious championships in history. The late WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson was the inaugural titleholder.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 22

John Cena Farewell Tour: Top 5 Moments to Relive Before His Last WWE Match

When John Cena announced at Money in the Bank 2024 that he would retire after a 2025 farewell tour, we knew then it would be special. With only two dates remaining, I can confidently say: Cena has exceeded our expectations.

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Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Spoiler on John Cena Last Time is Now Tournament: Updated Bracket

Following the unfortunate news that "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus has been pulled from John Cena's Last Time is Now Tournament due to injury, WWE has made changes to the bracket.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

John Cena 'Last Time Is Now' Tournament 1st Round Concludes, 2 More Qualify on WWE SmackDown

The John Cena “Last Time is Now Tournament” first round pitted 16 men, new challengers, and the old rivals of the “Never Seen 17” in this amazing test of fortitude.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Top WWE Star Pulled From John Cena's Last Time is Now Tournament

WWE superstar Sheamus has been pulled from The Last Time is Now Tournament due to a shoulder injury. The "Celtic Warrior" teamed with fellow legends John Cena and Rey Mysterio inside Madison Square Garden this past Monday on Raw against The Judgment Day.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 21

WWE Pulls Sheamus From John Cena's The 'Last Time Is Now' Tournament

Sheamus was one of the many names announced for the Last Time Is Now tournament, competing for the chance to beat John Cena's final opponent in Washington, D.C.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / November 21

John Cena thanks WWE fans from India for their support for 23 years

John Cena thanked the WWE fans from India for supporting him for over 23 years and counting The Intercontinental Champion expressed his gratitude and claimed

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

John Cena Shot Down Triple H’s Tribute Plan And Turned His Farewell Into An NXT Spotlight — Genius Or Mistake?

John Cena has done something rare in modern wrestling. The man who spent decades stealing spotlight after spotlight just told WWE no. Triple H pitched a traditional two-hour tribute for Cena’s final night. Cena politely declined and instead pitched a show that shines a light on the next generation.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 20

CM Punk Explains Why John Cena Really Is The Pro Wrestling GOAT

CM Punk and John Cena have been legendary rivals throughout their time together in WWE. Money in the Bank 2011, SummerSlam 2011, WWE Raw in 2013, Night of Champions 2025.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

Gunther vs. John Cena: The Ring General Has a Chilling Message for the Face of WWE

Well, well, well. Look who’s back. After a brief hiatus following his loss to CM Punk at SummerSlam, the man they call Gunther has made his grand return to WWE Raw.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / November 18

John Cena Pitched Big Idea To Triple H For Saturday Night's Main Event

Cena pitched SNME to pair main-roster stars with NXT in exhibition matches. He wants his farewell night to spotlight future faces, not just a tribute special.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 17

John Cena's Last WWE Match: Updated Tournament Bracket

Ever since John Cena's Farewell Tour began, the most talked-about question has been: Who will be his final opponent? Announced during the latest Saturday Night's Main Event, 16 wrestlers have been fighting for the coveted opportunity to be John Cena's final opponent in his legendary career.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / November 18

WWE will be in trouble once John Cena retires

As John Cena gets ready for his final appearances of his retirement tour, which concludes on Dec. 13, WWE faces a grave and daunting question they need to address soon. What's next for the company once Cena retires from in-ring competition?

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