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R-Truth Contradicts Triple H's Claims That He Was Never Fired By WWE

R-Truth was at the center of a WWE controversy in 2025 when, right after a marquee match against John Cena, it was revealed that the veteran was being let go by the company.

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Logan Paul Gives Lil Yachty ‘Insider’ Perspective on John Cena’s Last Match

Lil Yachty was this week’s guest on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast. Around the 10-minute mark, the conversation shifted to John Cena’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event 42 in Washington, D.C., where Cena lost to Gunther.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

WWE Unreal Confirmed for Season 3: Everything We Know About Third Installment of the Show

Fresh off its season two premiere, WWE and Netflix have already confirmed there will be a season three of the docuseries WWE Unreal, which goes behind the scenes and often times, behind gorilla, to explore the storylines, writer’s room, and real life of the superstars.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Every WWE Championship Title Change on SmackDown, Ranked

Unquestionably, the WWE Championship is the most prestigious world title in WWE. The title has been in circulation for over six decades, with many of the all-time greats holding the gold.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / January 16

Edmonton Oilers stung by brilliance of New York Islanders goalie in 1–0 defeat

The Edmonton Oilers returned home following a quick two-game road trip, to take on the New York Islanders. After celebrating captain Connor McDavid’s 29th birthday in Nashville, the Oilers seemingly brought some of that mild southern weather home with them.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 14

R-Truth Reveals Major WWE Contract Update

R-Truth's tenure with WWE abruptly came to an end in 2025, but he was quickly brought back to the company due to fan outrage and negative feedback from his peers inside oWE.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 14

John Cena Explains Why Loss To Gunther Was The 'Perfect End' To His WWE Career

John Cena is not shying away from the controversial end to his Hall of Fame career. As a matter of fact, he's embracing it. The Never Seen 17-Time World Champion wrestled his final match in front of a sold-out crowd at Saturday Night's Main Event last month, but he was not able to send the more than 19,000 WWE fans home happy.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 13

WWE Star Admits They Don't Feel Fully Appreciated - 'John Cena gets the flowers'

WWE's roster is full of veterans who have made history in the business, and that includes The Miz. He has now been with the promotion for two decades, having signed a developmental contract back in 2004 before arriving on the main roster in 2006.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 12

John Cena On Tony Yayo And Potential G-Unit Collaboration In 2004

One of the most recognizable gestures in professional wrestling belongs to John Cena. With a simple wave of his hand back and forth in front of his face,

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 12

John Cena Gives Candid Thoughts On His Heel Turn And Retirement Tour

A once in a generation moment in wrestling occurred last February, as John Cenadid the unthinkable and turned heel, aligning himself with The Rock and Travis Scott at WWEElimination Chamber, attacking Cody Rhodes.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

John Cena Breaks Silence: The Truth About The Rock’s WWE Absence and the ‘Heel Run’ That Almost Was

If you have been keeping a close eye on WWE lately, you know that John Cena’s farewell tour hasn’t just been a victory lap—it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions, confused storylines, and massive “what if” moments.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 11

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Montreal – When Is It?

I remember when WWE revived Saturday Night’s Main Event in 2006 as a lead-in to WrestleMania 22. It felt genuinely special. The roster was stacked with the era’s biggest stars—John Cena, Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, and Kurt Angle—and even featured “Stone Cold” Steve Austin defeating JBL in a Beer Drinking Contest.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / January 8

Next WWE show at Madison Square Garden announced, and it’s before WrestleMania 42

While it has only been a couple of months since WWE’s last show at Madison Square Garden, which was also John Cena’s last appearance there, the promotion is set to return for another episode of Monday Night RAW before WrestleMania 42.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 8

WWE Unreal Season 2 Preview: When to Watch on Netflix

WWE Unreal Season 2 premieres Tuesday, January 20, 2026, streaming exclusively on Netflix. Season 1 followed WWE’s road to WrestleMania 41, centering on Cody Rhodes and John Cena’s shocking heel turn.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 7

'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Gets Brutally Honest About John Cena's WWE Heel Turn

If anyone knows anything about an unexpected heel turn in WWE, it's "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. That's why he is plenty qualified to talk about John Cena's controversial heel run of 2025.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 7

CM Punk's 'Unhealthy' Reaction To John Cena Retirement Match Claim is Spot on

CM Punk has given his thoughts on John Cena's retirement match and the outrage from fans and the media over him tapping out. Cena ended his career at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in early December by submitting to Gunther in the main event.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

How Did Gunther Fare Against R-Truth in First Post-John Cena Match on 12/29 WWE Raw?

On December 13, 2025, Gunther competed in one of the most memorable matches in his WWE career. He tapped out John Cena, shocking everyone in attendance at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 26

John Cena Farewell Tour Armband To Be Become 1-of-1 Topps Trading Card

As pro wrestling fans still try to digest the end of John Cena's legendary career, companies are finding ways to keep Cena close to fans. In the sports memorabilia world, anything that was used or worn in an athlete's last game, fight, or match will likely be more valuable than anything from the rest of that athlete's career.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

John Cena Finally Explains That Controversial Tap Out (And It Actually Makes Sense)

Look, we need to talk about John Cena. Specifically, we need to talk about that ending at Saturday Night’s Main Event. You know the one. The moment the “Never Give Up” guy… gave up.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 17

Is WWE Planning to Fire Triple H? The Fallout From John Cena’s Controversial Exit

If you were watching Saturday Night’s Main Event, you probably felt the exact same disturbance in the Force that the rest of us did. It wasn’t just a wrestling match ending; it felt like someone walked into a birthday party and popped all the balloons.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 15