Former WWE Champion John Cena Officially Retires from Wrestling Career

Entertainment | July 7, 2024, 7:43 a.m.

Renowned US actor and wrestler, John Cena, has just announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events during a surprise appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. The 47-year-old icon, who has been in the wrestling scene since 2001 and is a 16-time world champion, revealed that his last in-ring competition will be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour. Cena, highly regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, expressed his gratitude to fans in Toronto for their support over the years. Despite feeling physically drained, Cena plans to stay involved with WWE in some capacity. His announcement marks the end of an era for the wrestling world, as fans bid farewell to a legend in the sport.