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John Cena is already in the WWE record books for a number of impressive feats and now he’s retired, he’s continuing to set trends. Cena retired last year after his ‘retirement tour’ came to an end at the hands of Gunther.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 20

Mason Rook names his dream WrestleMania opponent in WWE right now, ‘He is the standard’

Mason Rook is one of many NXT wrestlers hoping to make it big in the WWE over the coming years. Rook has come into the company with a big reputation and has quickly got over with the fans, earning an NXT title shot along the way.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 19

John Cena names the WWE NXT superstar who left him starstruck, ‘I stopped dead’

It’s hard to imagine John Cena being a bit starstruck by an up and coming wrestler but such is the crazy world we live in, it’s actually happened. Cena is arguably the biggest name to come out of WWE in the last two decades and his move into Hollywood has seen him become a household name around the world.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 7

John Cena Finally Gives A Proper Answer About His Favorite Match, Kind Of

Whenever John Cena would be asked about his favorite match, he always had the same answer locked and loaded, ready to go, and that answer would always be "my next one".

Wrestling News / HITC / September 4

John Cena says he ‘wouldn’t change a thing’ about WWE heel turn

John Cena spent basically all of his career in WWE as a babyface, but turned heel for a short time during his retirement tour. In perhaps one of the most shocking moments in wrestling history, long-time good guy Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber in 2025 when he aligned himself with The Rock.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 3

John Cena says he thought 2020 match was actually going to be his last in WWE

John Cena’s wrestling career ended in December 2025, but he has now revealed he actually thought his time in WWE was over in 2020. Cena had already taken up a part-time schedule with the company at that point as he started to focus more on his acting career and other ventures.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 2

John Cena pens message to The Miz following 20th anniversary of WWE debut

The Miz has been a mainstay in the WWE for 20 years now, and he has earned the respect of John Cena during that time. He made his WWE debut against Tatanka on the September 1, 2006, episode of SmackDown, picking up the win after going for a backslide and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 31

John Cena Explains Why He Will Never Come Out of Retirement

John Cena has once again commented on speculation about him coming out of retirement. Cena, a 17-time world champion, had his farewell run in WWE throughout 2025.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 31

John Cena Sends Blunt Message to WWE and AEW About Potential Wrestling Return

John Cena has once again addressed the possibility of returning to the wrestling ring. During his appearance at FanExpo Canada in Toronto, the former WWE Champion was met with chants of “one more match” from the crowd.

Wrestling News / HITC / August 29

‘Those movies sucked’: John Cena explains why WWE played its part in his early Hollywood flops

John Cena is now as well known outside of a WWE ring as he ever was inside one thanks to his recent years in some of the biggest films around. Cena has starred in recent big-screen successes like Coyote v Acme, Suicide Squad, and many more.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 28

John Cena Reveals How He Nearly Lost His WWE Job Before Showing His Rapping Talents

John Cena’s WWE career almost ended before he found the character that would eventually make him a household name. “The Cenation Leader” joined WWE in 2000 and spent his early years trying to establish himself after arriving from the developmental system.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Is John Cena Present In GTA 6? Clearing the Air After New Trailer Drop

Wrestling fans found a familiar sight in the latest Grand Theft Auto VI footage, with one brief scene immediately drawing comparisons to one of WWE’s most recognizable stars.

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Wrestling News / HITC / August 27

Tony Khan says he ‘would have supported’ John Cena wrestling AEW star during retirement tour

John Cena brought his wrestling career to a close in December 2025, and Tony Khan has now commented on the possibility that the multi-time champion could have wrestled Edge during his retirement tour.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 27

WWE Didn't Even Bother Asking To Borrow Edge For John Cena's Retirement Tour

Although John Cena's year-long retirement tour ended strong, there was a significant chunk in the middle where it really fell flat. Fans were expecting to see his greatest hits, for The Franchise Player to take on all of his greatest opponents one last time.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / August 26

John Cena Rejects LeBron James & Michael Jordan Comparisons With Honest Admission

John Cena doesn’t see himself in the same company as Michael Jordan or LeBron James, even though all three have crossed into the world of Looney Tunes.

John Cena Reveals He Was Skinny, Bullied, and Obsessed With Rap Before Becoming a WWE Legend

John Cena transitioned from a WWE superstar to a respected actor, starring in films like The Suicide Squad and F9: The Fast Saga. His muscular physique and confident persona made him an icon of strength.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 24

'Coyote vs. Acme' is hilarious, heartfelt and a huge indictment of Hollywood business

Since Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav wanted to turn Coyote Vs. Acme into an unreleased tax write-off, it’s hard to watch the movie in a vacuum.

Cast of Coyote vs Acme reveal moment they regained faith in the movie's future

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 21

John Cena's Father Announces Unfortunate News - 'I'm Asking You All For Prayers'

John Cena Sr. has turned to fans for support after sharing a personal update involving his girlfriend’s son. He asked the wrestling community to keep Tommy in their prayers following the difficult news.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / August 18

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ review: A Wile E. good comeback for the Looney Tunes

Coyote vs. Acme became the most important Looney Tunes movie without even intending to be. The film was set to release on July 21, 2023, before Warner Bros.

Will Forte Reveals Why 'Coyote vs. Acme' Took So Long to Reach Theaters

Fact Check: Is John Cena Starring as Johnny Bravo in a Live-Action Adaptation of the Cartoon?

A live-action Johnny Bravo movie starring John Cena sounds almost too perfect to be a coincidence, and the internet has wasted no time turning that dream casting into a full-blown frenzy.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 23

'Coyote vs. ACME' heads to court in hilarious final trailer

Cancelling finished movies real people worked on entirely for tax purposes is abhorrent for a whole lot of obvious reasons.

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Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / May 9

John Cena Introduces New Title and New Unique WWE Tournament

John Cena teased making an announcement on Saturday that would shake the very foundation of WWE. What he said was arguably true. At WWE Backlash, Cena showed up to announce a new title, a new tournament, and a new, unique way to crown a winner.

Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / May 7

John Cena Announcement Will “Shake Foundation of WWE”

John Cena posted a video promoting WWE Backlash on his socials on Thursday, teasing that he’ll be making an announcement on Saturday that will “shake the

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 22

'Coyote vs. Acme' trailer shows the lawsuit of the century

If we could give out an award for the film with the most interesting and kinda bizarre premise, it would go to Coyote vs. ACME. This movie will bring back cartoon legends Wile E.

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Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 3