John Cena Announces Retirement Tour, Reveals WrestleMania is Just the Beginning

Entertainment | July 7, 2024, 10:04 a.m.

At Money in the Bank, John Cena shocked fans by announcing his retirement in 2025. He revealed plans for a farewell tour, hinting at wrestling beyond WrestleMania. Cena discussed potentially surpassing Ric Flair's championship record and teased earning another title shot through events like the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank. WWE's current renaissance and move to Netflix prompted Cena's retirement plan, supported by the company for its potential to unite fans. Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque mentioned a possible WWE Hall of Fame induction for Cena, leaving the decision to the wrestling legend. Despite future accolades, Cena's focus remains on entertaining fans and making a lasting impact, expressing a desire to stay involved with WWE even after his retirement from in-ring competition.