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What began as a sharp cult like rise in Karrion Kross‘ standing among the fans has now started to reflect in the business side of things. A newly dispensed metric chart from WrestleNomics shows that ‘The Doom Walker’ was ahead of top draws like John Cena and Roman Reigns in terms of highest-selling apparel items for June 2025.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 5

WWE CCO Triple H Hypes up John Cena’s Title Defense Against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam

In an epic rematch from WrestleMania 41 earlier this year, John Cena will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam in New Jersey.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 4

Roman Reigns Asked Former Ring Of Honor Star For Help After 2017 John Cena Feud

While Roman Reigns may have gotten the better of John Cena on each occasion they've met on Pay-Per-View, The Original Tribal Chief was left seeking additional help behind the scenes after his initial feud with the 17-time World Champion, back in 2017.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 4

John Cena Reveals When His Last WWE Match Will Be

The John Cena WWE retirement tour is more than halfway over, and it now appears there is an end date in sight. Cena announced last summer he would be wrapping his in-ring wrestling career up, with his 2025 serving as his farewell to the WWE Universe.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

John Cena-ma: WWE Champion Names Four Favorite Movies for Letterboxd

John Cena is edging closer and closer toward the WWE exit. His farewell tour, which saw him become a record 17-time world champion at WrestleMania 41, is past the halfway point.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 3

John Cena Names WWE Legend's Entrance As Greatest Of All Time

John Cena knows how to make an entrance. Whether it's running through a hundred versions of himself or being accompanied by a gang of old timey Chicago mobsters or appearing naked on stage at the Oscars.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 3

John Cena Says WWE Is in Good Hands Ahead of His Impending Retirement in December

John Cena is halfway through his retirement tour, with only 15 appearances remaining before he officially hangs up his boots later this year. While the exact location of his final match is yet to be confirmed, it has been announced that the 17-time champion will retire sometime in December.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 2

John Cena Responds When Asked If He'll Run For President After WWE Retirement

The pro wrestling world and political world have seen more crossovers in the last several years than anyone could have ever imagined. WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump is a two-time President of the United States.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 2

'You Never Say Never,' Cody Rhodes Once Again Hints at a Heel Turn Ahead of SummerSlam Rematch with John Cena

Cody Rhodes stands as the biggest babyface in WWE today, beloved by fans for his deep connection with the crowd and emotionally driven character work. However, speculation about a potential heel turn has persisted among the WWE Universe.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 2

Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena Spotted At Wimbledon

Current Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena, successfully defended his championship against CM Punk over the weekend at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia and celebrated with a an appearance at Wimbledon on Wednesday morning.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 1

Cody Rhodes Addresses Finish To WrestleMania 41 Match Against John Cena

If WWE fans were left with an unsatisfactory feeling at the end of WrestleMania 41, Cody Rhodes is taking all the responsibility. The American Nightmare

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 1

Big Update On WWE's PLE Plans For Saudi Arabia In 2026

What are WWE’s plans for Saudi Arabia in 2026? The company is coming off its Night of Champions PLE in Riyadh, which saw John Cena successfully defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk, Cody Rhodes win the King of the Ring, Jade Cargill be crowned Queen of the Ring, and more.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 28

Takeaways from WWE Night of Champions: Cena does it again

Takeaways from WWE Night of Champions: John Cena does it again

Despite several concerns regarding the safety of the performers, WWE held its annual Night of Champions premium live event, live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday afternoon.

Complete Night of Champions results

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / June 28

John Cena Retains WWE Title After Controversial Victory Over CM Punk

After a slight detour, we are finally back to John Cena's retirement tour being all about reacquainting himself with some of his fiercest rivals one last time.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / June 26

John Cena Says Fans Will Dictate The End of His Farewell Tour in WWE

John Cena has reached the halfway point of his WWE farewell tour, and so far, he’s been a man on a mission to shake up the wrestling world. While fan reactions have been mixed, ‘The Cenation Leader’ has assured that there’s still plenty more to come.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 24

John Cena Reveals His Favorite WWE WrestleMania Entrances

John Cena's final WrestleMania is in the books, and the future WWE Hall of Famer has plenty of memorable ones to look back on. Specifically, in the entrance department.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Matt Cardona Makes John Cena Post After Getting Called Out During Smackdown

WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena and TNA Wrestling superstar Matt Cardona broke the professional wrestling fourth wall over the past two days. It all started during Friday’s episode of WWE’s weekly show, “SmackDown,” where Cena faced off against Ron Killings in the main event.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / June 21

WWE Smackdown: John Cena Drops A ‘Pipe Bomb’ Promo With CM Punk Laid Out

SmackDown was live from Grand Rapids, MI, as we inch closer to the Saudi super show, “Night of Champions,” on June 28, which will feature a main event between champion John Cena and CM Punk—renewing their famous rivalry.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / June 20

'WWE SmackDown' Results: 2 Semifinals for King and Queen of the Ring, John Cena Meets 'R-Truth' Again

Before WWE heads to Riyadh, the stars of "Friday Night SmackDown" will be in action inside Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. A marquee match set for the show will be Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena facing Ron "R-Truth" Killings in a non-title singles match.

Wrestling News / A to Z Sports / June 17

WWE releases Detroit Lions-themed John Cena shirt for his last ever match in Michigan

For those in the know, WWE Champion John Cena is embarking on his final run in the WWE. He has less than 20 dates until his retirement, and one of those

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 12

Who should defeat John Cena for the WWE Championship?

December of this year will mark the end of Big Match John’s career as an active in-ring competitor.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

John Cena to Relive Epic Feud Nearly 15 Years Later in Biggest Match Since WrestleMania 41

This version of John Cena is cold, calculated, and simply put, a truly despicable human being. On tonight’s WWE Raw, Cena opened the show and let’s just say the champ…was…pi--ed.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 7

WWE Money in the Bank takeaways: Naomi, Seth Rollins earn briefcases

WWE's annual Money in the Bank Premium Live Event has concluded, and it was one of the best showings in the history of the event.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 14

John Cena vs CM Punk should happen at WWE Money in the Bank 2025

John Cena‘s Farewell Tour has so far been a bit underwhelming, and although there is only a couple of weeks between Saturday Night’s Main Event and Money in the Bank in early June, the main event for that show needs to be Cena vs CM Punk.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 10

Location & date for final John Cena match revealed

Image: WWE While fans knew that the Hall of Fame run for WWE star John Cena will come to an end this year, there’s now a date and location for that final run into the ring, at least according to his father.