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Just a couple of months into his wrestling retirement against Gunther, John Cena now finds himself completely immersed in his Hollywood career. Weeks after the first look at his upcoming Netflix movie, Little Brother were released, Cena is now set to partner with Apple TV.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Ranking Roman Reigns’ WWE WrestleMania Main Events

Roman Reigns is one of the most prolific performers in the history of WrestleMania. No man has main-evented WrestleMania more times than the Tribal Chief; Reigns has competed in a record 10 WrestleMania main events, which is a phenomenal achievement.

John Cena News / Nerdist / February 3

Mattel's 'Matchbox: The Movie' has John Cena riding to Apple TV this fall

Riding the hype of Barbie, Mattel is coming in hot with an arsenal of 16 brand new movies to expand the Mattel Cinematic Universe.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 31

John Cena Pays Emotional Tribute To AJ Styles After Retirement Match

John Cena has joined in with the tributes being paid to AJ Styles after the Phenomenal One’s retirement at the hands of Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 26

Ex-WWE star wanted Cody Rhodes to retire John Cena

WWE have been told they made the wrong decision by booking Gunther as the man to retire John Cena and that Cody Rhodes would have been the better option.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 23

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.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 22

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.

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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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Last Word On Sports / December 16