John Cena’s Last Dance: A Look at His Farewell Tour
The wrestling world is preparing to say goodbye to a legend. John Cena, after announcing his retirement in 2024, embarked on a final tour that will culminate in 2025 with 30 to 40 matches. Alofoke Deportes presents a summary of the most outstanding moments of this emotional farewell. On December 13th, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Cena will have his last match, whose opponent will be defined through the “The Last Time Is Now” tournament. But before that culminating moment, we review the milestones of his farewell tour.Madison Square Garden: A Farewell Filled with Nostalgia
On November 17th, Cena’s final “Monday Night Raw” took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden, the setting for some of his most memorable moments, such as his triumphant return at the 2008 Royal Rumble and his first championship at WrestleMania XX. During his speech, Cena was interrupted by Dominik Mysterio, who was looking for a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship. The confrontation led to a tag team match that Cena, along with Sheamus and Rey Mysterio, won.Boston: A Homecoming with Victory
On November 10th, in his home state of Massachusetts, Cena made history once again. He faced Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship, achieving victory and becoming a WWE Grand Slam champion.Crown Jewel: An Epic Duel against AJ Styles
On October 11th, in Perth, Australia, Cena and AJ Styles starred in a memorable match, showcasing the best of their repertoire. Cena applied moves from other legends, while Styles paid tribute to Shawn Michaels. Cena emerged victorious, receiving an ovation from the audience.Wrestlepalooza: The Challenge against Brock Lesnar
On September 20th, Cena faced Brock Lesnar in a match where, despite his efforts, he did not achieve victory. However, the fans recognized his dedication.WWE Clash in Paris: A Triumph in Europe
On September 1st, Cena defeated Logan Paul in his last European match, showing his best version and delighting the Parisian fans with his iconic “Five Knuckle Shuffle”.WWE SummerSlam: The Turn and the Defeat
At SummerSlam, Cena, who had returned as a “babyface”, faced Cody Rhodes in a street fight. Rhodes won the match and the WWE Championship, marking the end of Cena’s reign. Brock Lesnar appeared to attack Cena at the end of the event.WWE Night of Champions: A Chaotic Encounter against CM Punk
On June 28, Cena defeated CM Punk in a match marked by interruptions and controversies, retaining his title.WWE Money in the Bank: A Match with Surprises
On June 7th, Cena teamed up with Logan Paul, but an unexpected appearance by R-Truth changed the course of the match, and Cody Rhodes won.WWE Backlash: The Confrontation with Randy Orton
On May 10th, Cena faced Randy Orton in a match that could be the last between the two. Cena achieved victory after a match full of action.WrestleMania: The Championship Conquest
In April, Cena faced Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, achieving his seventeenth WWE championship.A Script Change: The Dark Side of Dinner
In March, Cena surprised the world with a turn towards the “heel”, criticizing the fans and promising a confrontation with Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.Elimination Chamber: Victory and Betrayal
In the Elimination Chamber, Cena defeated CM Punk and earned his spot at WrestleMania 41. However, he then betrayed Cody Rhodes, setting up a match for the championship.Royal Rumble: A Surprise on the Way
In February, Cena was close to winning his third Royal Rumble, but Jey Uso eliminated him, surprising everyone.The Beginning of Goodbye: The Angels
On January 6th, Cena announced that the first “Monday Night Raw” of the year would be his last appearance in Los Angeles, mentioning his desire to obtain his seventeenth world championship. John Cena’s legend continues, and Alofoke Deportes will continue to report on every step of his unforgettable farewell.A post shared by WWE (@wwe)
Contents
John Cena’s Last Dance: A Look at His Farewell TourMadison Square Garden: A Farewell Filled with NostalgiaBoston: A Homecoming with VictoryCrown Jewel: An Epic Duel against AJ StylesWrestlepalooza: The Challenge against Brock LesnarWWE Clash in Paris: A Triumph in EuropeWWE SummerSlam: The Turn and the DefeatWWE Night of Champions: A Chaotic Encounter against CM PunkWWE Money in the Bank: A Match with SurprisesWWE Backlash: The Confrontation with Randy OrtonWrestleMania: The Championship ConquestA Script Change: The Dark Side of DinnerElimination Chamber: Victory and BetrayalRoyal Rumble: A Surprise on the WayThe Beginning of Goodbye: The Angels
