WWE superstar wrestler turned actor, John Cena has announced his retirement from the sport in 2025.
John Cena confirmed that his final appearances would include the 2025 Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
When John Cena announced his decision to retire to the Toronto crowd, he was met with a chorus of boos from his shocked fans who are yet to come to terms with the heartbreaking news.
He said:
“2025 Royal Rumble will be my last. The 2025 Elimination Chamber will be my last. And I am here tonight to announce that in Las Vegas, WrestleMania 2025 will be the last WrestleMania I will compete in,” the former champion said during the 2024 Money in the Bank event.
The 47 years old John Cena who is a 16-time WWE world champion thanked viewers “for letting me play in the house that you built for so many years.”
Watch a video of his announcement below:
John Cena began his wrestling career at an early age in a local flea market. He made his WWE debut on Smack Down in 2002 with an open challenge against Kurt Angel.
He continued to win consecutive fights against other well-known wrestlers such as Chris Jericho, Triple H, and Eddie Guerrero.
Prior to his retirement, Cena won multiple trophies, including WWE Championships, World Heavyweight Championship, and Ultimate Pro Wrestling.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
1. Which year did John Cena retire from wrestling?
Ans: He retired on Saturday July 6, 2024.
2. How old was John Cena when he retired from wrestling?
Ans: He retired from wrestling at the age of 47.
3. When was John Cena’s last game as a wrestler?
Ans: His last fight was to Solo Sikoa during WrestleMania40.
4. Is John Cena an actor or a wrestler?
Ans: He is an actor and a wrestler whose career spanned over 25 years.
SOURCE: hellovybes.com
