John Cena shocked the wrestling world at Cash within the Financial institution by asserting he’ll retire in 2025. Throughout the post-show press convention, he shared particulars about his upcoming farewell tour, stating that WrestleMania received’t be the tip of his journey.
“It’s not gonna finish at WrestleMania,” stated Cena. “WrestleMania will likely be my final WrestleMania. However hopefully, if every thing goes based on plan, we’re going straight via from January to December.”
Cena stated his retirement tour is tentatively scheduled for 30-40 dates as he juggles different ventures outdoors the ring. With this restricted schedule, the query of his ultimate opponents naturally arose. Cena clarified that he isn’t ready to decide on his opponents however eagerly anticipates dealing with whoever he’s matched with.
At present tied with Ric Aptitude as a 16-time world champion, Cena has the potential to surpass this file with one other world title win. Reflecting on this chance, Cena acknowledged his latest dropping streak, saying, “I might love that chance, however these alternatives are earned. And given my previous observe file, I’ve bought some work to do.”
Cena then teased that incomes such a possibility may come by profitable the Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber match. He additionally talked about subsequent 12 months’s Cash within the Financial institution ladder match, utilizing it as a reminder that he plans on wrestling after WrestleMania, so a ultimate world title victory and championship run may come later in 2025.
Concerning why subsequent 12 months will likely be his final, Cena stated he approached WWE with a retirement plan. The corporate then initiated talks, recognizing that with its present renaissance and upcoming transfer to Netflix, now was the best time to pursue Cena’s plan.
“That actually warmed my coronary heart that not solely did my thought resonate of let’s do one thing that we are able to convey all of us collectively, all of us can bond and have pleasure,” stated Cena. “I’m flattered to be part of one thing like this.”
Throughout the press convention, Chief Content material Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque was requested about Cena’s potential induction into the WWE Corridor of Fame subsequent 12 months. Levesque saved the choice open, emphasizing it’s Cena’s choice primarily based on when it’s proper for him and when it matches into his schedule. No matter any future accolades, Cena stays centered on entertaining followers and leaving a long-lasting affect and plans on being part of WWE after his days as an in-ring performer are completed.
“I look ahead to ending my participation within the ring in one of the simplest ways that I probably can, and being a member of the prolonged WWE household for fairly a while to come back.”