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On YouTubeWrestling 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.
John Cena 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 / The Sportster / January 6
Stone Cold Points Out Where WWE Went Wrong With John Cena Heel Run
Stone Cold Steve Austin has given his thoughts on John Cena's heel run during his final year as a WWE star and why it didn't reach expectations. Cena turned heel in early 2025, aligning with The Rock, but dropped the villainous gimmick ahead of SummerSlam.
Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 3
WWE Ruthless Aggression Era: Every WWE Championship Match At The Royal Rumble, Ranked
The Royal Rumble is one of the most prestigious events in WWE history. The inaugural event was a television special in 1988, and a year later, it became a PPV.
Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30
Nikki Bella Claims John Cena Finisher As Her Own After WWE RAW
Nikki Bella and John Cena will be linked together in pro wrestling conversations for the rest of the time. Bella and Cena were in a committed and public relationship for about six years from 2012 to 2018.
Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30
Kevin Nash Criticizes Gunther's Heat After Retiring John Cena
Gunther may have been heckled in the streets with extra security around him, and he may have been loudly booed out of every building he's been in since retiring John Cena, but The Ring General's heat is not impressing WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash.
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 / The Sportster / December 30
WWE RAW Star Admits He 'Lost Himself' After Beating John Cena
A win over John Cena should be a star-making moment for any WWE wrestler who achieves said feat, but Austin Theory no longer wants to gloat about his victory at WrestleMania 39.
Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 29
WWE Raw Preview: The Usos Chase History, Vaquer’s Nightmare Scenario, and The Vision Takes Control
It is the final Monday night Raw of 2025, and the wrestling world is ending the year in absolute chaos. We are live from the Kia Center in Orlando tonight,
Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 29
John Cena's Advice To Maxxine Dupri Ahead Of WWE Retirement
John Cena is now a retired WWE Superstar, but that doesn't mean his style and attitude won't linger in the company and the stars in it for years to come.
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 / Last Word On Sports / December 26
NXT/TNA Partnership: Nearly a Year After, Who Made The Most of The Opportunity?
Almost a year ago, WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a multi-year partnership. The Nygma I am was quite puzzled, due to the risks it could represent for TNA Wrestling.
Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 21
John Cena's heel turn tops WWE's top 20 moments of 2025
WWE ranked its top 25 moments of 2025, which featured John Cena's heel turn at the top Seth Rollins’ successful MITB cash-in to become the World Champion
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 / Last Word On Sports / December 16
WWE Reportedly Blindsided By Fan Backlash To Gunther Vs John Cena’s Finish
At Saturday Night’s Main Event, Gunther dethroned John Cena and ended his wrestling career. This was the second legend he had retired in the same year.
Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / December 15
WWE Raw: What's Next for Gunther After Retiring John Cena
Triple H made the right decision on Saturday. John Cena tapping to Gunther in his final match created a generational heel. Michael Cole has repeatedly said that Gunther is a throwback to the 1970s.
Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 15
Triple H Faces Backlash After Controversial End to John Cena’s Retirement Match
Let’s be honest for a second: we all knew John Cena wasn’t going to win his final match. It’s the oldest rule in the wrestling playbook—you go out on your back.
Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
Triple H Defends Controversial Finish To John Cena’s WWE Retirement Match
Prior to WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII, there was a ton of speculation regarding the finish to John Cena’s retirement match against Gunther, as
Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14
Google had the best tribute ever for John Cena
Google paid tribute to John Cena in an awesome way to acknowledge his final WWE appearance on Saturday. Cena took part in his last WWE match Saturday, prompting many tributes about his career.
Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 14
Triple H reveals reason behind having John Cena tap out in his retirement match
In the post show at SNME, Triple H revealed the reason behind having John Cena tap out to Gunther The WWE CCO claimed that Cena giving up in his retirement
Wrestling News / Yardbarker / December 13
Saturday Night's Main Event takeaways: Thank you, John Cena
For the final time in his illustrious career, John Cena has made his patented run to the ring. Cena's outstanding WWE career came to an end Saturday with a submission defeat at the hands of the "Ring General" Gunther.
Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
John Cena Dispels Wild Wrestling Rumor, Shutting Down Misinformation about His Final Match
It never should have been in doubt that John Cena’s final match was going to main event the final show he wrestles on. And yet, there we were earlier this week, with fans debating and crucifying WWE’s apparent decision to have Cena effectively be a curtain jerker for his own retirement show.
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