John Cena’s Last Dance: A Review of His Farewell Tour
The world of wrestling is preparing to say goodbye to a legend. John Cena, after announcing his retirement for 2025, is undertaking a farewell tour that will culminate with his last match on December 13th at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Since his part-time return in 2018, Cena has delighted fans with sporadic appearances. Now, 2025 is expected to be his final year, with between 30 and 40 scheduled matches. The road to his farewell has been filled with memorable moments. Here’s a look back at the most outstanding matches of his “The Last Time Is Now John Cena Farewell Tour”.Madison Square Garden: The End of “Monday Night Raw”
On November 17th, Cena’s final “Monday Night Raw” took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden. The setting for some of the most iconic moments of his career, such as his return and victory at the 2008 Royal Rumble and his first WWE championship at Wrestlemania XX. During his speech, Cena was interrupted by Dominik Mysterio, who was seeking a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship he had lost to Cena on November 10. Mysterio, with the help of Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, attacked Cena, but Sheamus and Rey Mysterio came to his defense.Boston: Conquering the Intercontinental Championship
On November 10th, in his home state of Massachusetts, Cena made history once again. He faced Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship, in a match that Triple H, WWE’s CCO, had organized moments before. Mysterio, who held the title for 204 days, seemed to be in a position to retain it. However, Cena managed to reverse the situation, applying his “Attitude Adjustment” to win the match and the championship. This victory made Cena a WWE Grand Slam champion, having won all the major titles.Crown Jewel: An Epic Farewell to AJ Styles
On October 11th, in Perth, Australia, Cena and AJ Styles starred in the last chapter of one of WWE’s best rivalries. Cena, paying homage to other legends, applied finishers like the RKO, the Skull Crushing Finale, and the Tombstone. Styles, for his part, paid tribute to Shawn Michaels with a Sweet Chin Music. Cena emerged victorious in a match that left the crowd chanting “Thank you, Cena”, and with an emotional embrace between the two wrestlers. The Undertaker also expressed his approval of the match.Wrestlepalooza: Cena vs. Lesnar
On September 20, Cena faced his old rival, Brock Lesnar. Despite Cena’s efforts, including three Attitude Adjustments, Lesnar was too much for him. However, the crowd applauded Cena’s performance.WWE Clash in Paris: Cena Conquers Europe
On September 1st, in his last European match, Cena defeated Logan Paul in an action-packed encounter. The Parisian crowd welcomed Cena with an electrifying version of his theme song and his characteristic “Five Knuckle Shuffle”. Cena used all his weapons, including a Styles Clash, before applying his final Attitude Adjustment and securing the victory.WWE SummerSlam: The Return and the Defeat
In August, after a character change, Cena returned as a “babyface” and faced Cody Rhodes in a street fight that lasted more than 30 minutes. Rhodes won the WWE Championship, ending Cena’s reign that had begun at Wrestlemania 41.WWE Night of Champions: Chaos and Victory
In June, Cena defeated CM Punk in a chaotic match with multiple interruptions. Seth Rollins tried to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase, but Cena prevented it. In the end, Cena retained his title.WWE Money in the Bank: Surprises and Defeat
In June, Cena teamed up with Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. A surprise appearance by R-Truth changed the course of the match, and Rhodes ultimately defeated Cena.WWE Backlash: Clash of Legends
In May, Cena faced Randy Orton. Both wrestlers exchanged blows in a close match. Cena won the match after R-Truth intervened and Orton was attacked.WrestleMania: Championship Conquest
In April, Cena faced Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena won his 17th WWE championship.Brussels: The Turn to the Dark Side
In March, Cena embraced his “heel” side with a diatribe against the fans. Cody Rhodes responded, preparing for their match at WrestleMania 41.Elimination Chamber: Victory and Betrayal
In March, Cena won his fourth Elimination Chamber match against CM Punk, securing a spot at WrestleMania 41. Afterwards, he betrayed Cody Rhodes, attacking him after a handshake.Royal Rumble: A Disappointment
In February, Cena was close to winning his third Royal Rumble, but Jey Uso eliminated him.Inglewood: The Beginning of the Farewell
On January 6th, Cena announced that the first “Monday Night Raw” of the year would be his last appearance in Los Angeles. He declared his intention to win his 17th world championship, which would break Ric Flair’s record. WWE’s Instagram post shows this moment.Contents
John Cena’s Last Dance: A Review of His Farewell TourMadison Square Garden: The End of “Monday Night Raw”Boston: Conquering the Intercontinental ChampionshipCrown Jewel: An Epic Farewell to AJ StylesWrestlepalooza: Cena vs. LesnarWWE Clash in Paris: Cena Conquers EuropeWWE SummerSlam: The Return and the DefeatWWE Night of Champions: Chaos and VictoryWWE Money in the Bank: Surprises and DefeatWWE Backlash: Clash of LegendsWrestleMania: Championship ConquestBrussels: The Turn to the Dark SideElimination Chamber: Victory and BetrayalRoyal Rumble: A DisappointmentInglewood: The Beginning of the Farewell
