John Cena reveals real reason behind his WWE retirement
retirement. The Undisputed Champion will hang up his boots towards the end of this year. In an interview with This Morning, the Champ revealed the real reason behind the decision.
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The wrestler plans to honor his promise made to the fans. He vowed to retire once he felt like he had lost a step. 10 out of his 15 remaining dates have been confirmed. The Cenation Leader will be having his last match in mid-December this year.
What is the real reason of John Cena's WWE retirement?
Talking to This Morning, John Cena opened up on his retirement. The Champ made a promise to the audience long ago. The promise was to retire once he 'lost a step.' When the Champ was asked if the retirement is permanent, he replied, 'I can understand the entertainment industry may have set an ambiguous standard about what retirement is.
I'm 48 years old, and I made a promise when I started getting success in WWE way back around 2004.
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The WWE Top Star continued to state, 'I promised the audience when I felt I lost a step, it was time to step away. The company has so many stars. They're in great hands. The industry has allowed me to perform in front of crowds like the crazy crowds in the O2 for 25 years.'
The wrestler confirms that December will be his last appearance.
He expressed his desire not to follow the pattern of returning. Cena concluded, saying, 'I just wanted to do something different. No WWE superstars ever really retired. So this is for sure the end for me. My last match is in the middle of December.'
What are John Cena's plans after WWE retirement?
The WWE Top Star will stay connected with the promotion. In an interview, the Wrestler revealed that he won't be returning as a fighter. Instead, he would appear at events in a different capacity.
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'I love the company, it is my home, they are my family. Even after 2025, I have already signed an extension to remain a member of the WWE family for the near, mid, and long-term future.' John Cena stated in an interview with the Club Shay Shay podcast.
Apart from this, The Champ will continue his career in acting as well. His recent movie, 'Head of State,' had its release on July 2, 2025. The Wrestler is also preparing for his upcoming series, 'Peacemaker Season 2.' The Cenation Leader has several other projects lined up.
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