John Cena reflects on his WWE retirement and future plans

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

John Cena reflects on his WWE retirement and future plans
Summary

In a recent interview, John Cena challenged the notion that his WWE retirement was on his 'own terms'. Cena retired after his match against GUNTHER at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in December 2025, during a year-long retirement tour that saw him turn heel for the first time in decades. He acknowledged the impermanence of his career, stating his desire to continue wrestling indefinitely but recognizing that it was time to step away. Cena has transitioned to acting, promoting his upcoming film 'Matchbox: The Movie', and announced the 'John Cena Classic' tournament featuring WWE NXT stars rumored for December.

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  • •Cena retired after losing to GUNTHER in December 2025.
  • •He stated his retirement was not entirely on his own terms.
  • •Cena is promoting 'Matchbox: The Movie' during a media tour.
  • •He announced the upcoming 'John Cena Classic' tournament for December.
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In a recent interview, John Cena pushed back on the idea that his retirement from WWE came on his "own terms."

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