John Cena considered retiring following his match against Bray Wyatt
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

John Cena revealed he previously believed his 2020 WrestleMania 36 match against Bray Wyatt would be the final contest of his professional wrestling career. During an interview with Metro, Cena explained that the cinematic Firefly Fun House match served as a meta-journey where he confronted his personal demons before deciding to let go. Wyatt emerged victorious in that contest, which took place during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this earlier retirement thought, Cena continued his wrestling career for several more years. He officially retired from the ring at the Saturday Night's Main Event late last year after losing to GUNTHER.
- •John Cena officially retired from professional wrestling late last year.
- •Cena previously thought the 2020 WrestleMania 36 match against Bray Wyatt was his last.
- •Wyatt defeated Cena in the 2020 cinematic Firefly Fun House match.
- •Cena retired after a loss to GUNTHER at Saturday Night's Main Event.
- 7:30 PMWrestling Inc — John Cena Thought This WWE Match With Bray Wyatt Was The Last Of His Career
"John Cena retired from pro wrestling at Saturday Night's Main Event late last year, but at one point he believed a much earlier contest would be his last match.
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