John Cena Puts Rumors About His WWE Retirement Match To Bed

“Despite any speculation or rumors, on July 6, 2024 I announced I would retire from WWE in ring participation. I am far from perfect but strive to be a person whose word has value. 12/13/25 will be my final match. I am beyond grateful for every moment WWE has given me. I am excited for 12/13 & look forward to seeing all of you one last time.”John Cena on X

It's hard to say where the source of the speculation surrounding Cena's last match is originating. Perhaps those rumors are based more on hope than actual fact, because the former WWE Champion is on a heck of run over these last few months.

Cena's matches with Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, and most recently AJ Styles, are among his best in years. His clash with Styles at Crown Jewel is a match of the year candidate that was chock full of emotional tributes to the professional wrestling industry.

The next scheduled WWE appearance for Cena will be in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts. He'll be at the November 10 edition of Monday Night Raw at the TD Garden, and then follow that up with his last stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City a week later.

It has not been confirmed if John will be wrestling on either one of those shows, but once they are over, he'll have just two stops left — Survivor Series: WarGames in San Diego and Saturday Night's Main Event in the Nation's Capitol.

Who will John Cena's final opponents be?

There's no shortage of potential opponents available to John Cena as he starts to wind things down. The Miz, a former rival who defeated him in the main event of WrestleMania, has been very vocal about wanting to lock up with Cena one last time.

World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins had to be considered a favorite, especially after he declared himself to be the 'Greatest of All-Time' following his win over Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel. However, that match is no longer possible with Rollins likely heading toward shoulder surgery.

Two other names that keep making their way around the rumor mill are former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, and the reigning Men's Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio.

WWE is reportedly discussing having Cena challenge Mysterio for the IC Title in his hometown of San Diego, and then beat Dom to finally capture the one championship he's never held. John would then have one opportunity to defend the Intercontinental Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event before calling it a career.

We cannot stress enough, however, that none of this is official as of right now.