John Cena’s legendary career in WWE is nearing its conclusion, with the superstar set to retire after just ten more matches. The man who has been synonymous with professional wrestling for nearly 20 years will have his final match on December 13, 2025, capping off a farewell tour of unprecedented proportions.
Since announcing his retirement plans at Money In The Bank 2024, Cena has fully committed to his final year, offering fans a blend of familiar moments, unexpected twists, and heartfelt displays. He came incredibly close to winning the Royal Rumble in January and achieved a victory in his Elimination Chamber match in March, proving his enduring ability to perform at a high level.
One of the most talked-about moments of Cena’s career came when he unexpectedly turned heel, aligning himself with The Rock to betray Cody Rhodes. Although the storyline did not fully develop, the moment generated significant attention and will be remembered as a memorable shock.
This shift in character led to a headline WrestleMania victory over Rhodes, which awarded Cena his 17th World Championship. This historic achievement was followed by title defenses against familiar rivals Randy Orton and CM Punk, as well as a surprising tag-team alliance with Logan Paul. This demonstrated Cena’s versatility in this late stage of his career.
His heel run was ultimately cut short by WWE, which returned Cena to his popular babyface persona to face Cody Rhodes in a rematch. Despite losing, the match set the stage for an upcoming showdown with Brock Lesnar, who returned after a two-year hiatus.
Before facing Lesnar, Cena is scheduled to compete against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris on August 31. At SmackDown in Dublin, Cena showed raw emotion upon his entrance, visibly touched by the fans’ overwhelming support. He then delivered a passionate promo, calling Paul a “parasite” who leverages WWE to promote his own brand, and he proceeded to dramatically destroy Paul’s Prime Hydration Station.
Beneath the bravado, Cena confessed his greatest regret: not having the opportunity to compete against Dominik Mysterio, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, The Usos, and Jacob Fatu before retiring from the ring.
As December approaches, the wrestling world prepares to bid farewell to a figure who defined an era. John Cena’s farewell tour is more than just a final run; it’s a celebration of a career that surpassed the boundaries of wrestling and inspired millions.