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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena reveals real reason behind his WWE retirement
John Cena talks about his 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. ' John Cena Opens Up On Leaving WWE After 25 Years | This Morning 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now John Cena On The Rock, WWE GOAT, Fake Lamborghini, NFL Dream, Jackpot!, Eminem & Last Year In WWE '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. Also Read:
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did John Cena serve in the military? Wrestling legend's patriotic persona explained
When it comes to blending patriotism with performance, few WWE Superstars have done it as convincingly as John Cena. With his crisp military-style salutes, discipline-driven persona, and repeated tributes to the armed forces, many fans have long believed that Cena had a military background. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But did the 16-time World Champion actually serve in the armed forces? The truth about John Cena's military service Despite the strong association, John Cena has never served in the United States military. The confusion stems from both his in-ring character and his own public admiration for the armed forces. During an appearance on the Club Shay Shay YouTube channel, Cena revealed that he was seriously considering joining the military before his wrestling career began. John Cena On The Rock, WWE GOAT, Fake Lamborghini, NFL Dream, Jackpot!, Eminem & Last Year In WWE He shared, 'The weekend I was going to go from Los Angeles to San Diego to go join, my buddy was like, 'Hey man, you know, we are training to be wrestlers down in Orange County. You wanna try it out before you go?'' That chance moment changed the trajectory of his life, leading him into professional wrestling instead of the Marines. Cena's connection with the military didn't end with that decision. In 2006, he starred in the film The Marine, a role that influenced the evolution of his WWE character. From then on, Cena began to wear military-style gear, use salutes in his entrances, and speak frequently about values like honor, loyalty, and respect. In an , he once explained: 'Every night when I do that salute, it's also a sign of respect to the men and women that don the uniform of the Armed Forces.' He also credited his catchphrase - 'Hustle, Loyalty, Respect' - to the values he admired in military culture. Cena became a fixture in WWE's Tribute to the Troops shows, a tradition that began in 2003. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Except for 2004, Cena appeared at every event through 2014, often taking center stage and portraying a patriotic hero. These appearances further cemented his image as a military man in the eyes of fans. Even outside the ring, Cena has starred in several military-themed films like The Wall and continued to express support for U.S. troops through various initiatives. While John Cena never officially served, his actions both in and out of the ring have earned him a unique place as one of WWE's most patriotic figures. He may not have worn a real uniform, but for millions of fans, he's always been a soldier at heart. Also Read:
