John Cena: A Legendary Farewell in the World of Wrestling
The iconic wrestler John Cena embarked on his farewell tour, marking the beginning of the end of a golden era in the WWE. The event, which began with his appearance on “Monday Night Raw” on January 6, promises to be a journey full of nostalgia and excitement for the fans.
Cena, who has participated partially since 2018, announced in July 2024 that he plans to participate in 30 to 40 matches in 2025 to close his final stage. On December 13, fans will have the opportunity to witness his last confrontation at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., where the winner of the “The Last Time Is Now” tournament will be his opponent.
Key Moments of the Farewell Tour
John Cena’s farewell tour has been full of memorable moments, from his last appearance on “Monday Night Raw” at Madison Square Garden to his most recent matches. Here are some of the highlights:
“Monday Night Raw” Final – November 17th
The emblematic Madison Square Garden was the scene of Cena’s last appearance on “Monday Night Raw”. The place, witness to some of his most iconic moments, such as his triumphant return at the 2008 Royal Rumble and his first championship at WrestleMania XX, vibrated once more with the presence of the legend.
During his speech, Cena was interrupted by Dominik Mysterio, who had lost his Intercontinental Championship to Cena on November 10. Mysterio and Cena agreed to a rematch at Survivor Series in San Diego. However, Mysterio, with the help of Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, attacked Cena, which led to Sheamus and Rey Mysterio defending him. The confrontation culminated in a six-man tag team match, where Cena, Sheamus, and Rey Mysterio were victorious.
“Monday Night Raw” in Boston – November 10th
In his home state of Massachusetts, Cena made history once again. He faced Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio in a match that Triple H, WWE’s CCO, organized moments before. Mysterio, who had held the title for 204 days, seemed to have the advantage, but Cena managed to reverse the situation and win the match with his “Attitude Adjustment”. With this victory, Cena became a WWE Grand Slam champion, having won all the major titles.
Crown Jewel – October 11th
In one of the most anticipated matches, Cena defeated AJ Styles in Perth, Australia. Both wrestlers displayed their entire arsenal, including signature moves from other superstars. Cena took the victory, with the audience chanting “Thank you, Cena”, and both wrestlers embraced in the ring.
Wrestlepalooza – September 20th
Cena faced Brock Lesnar, but Lesnar proved to be too much for him. Despite Cena’s efforts, the audience recognized his fight.
WWE Clash in Paris – September 1st
Cena triumphed in his last match in Europe, defeating Logan Paul. The Parisian audience gave him a warm welcome with his theme song and his “Five Knuckle Shuffle”. Cena used several moves, including a Styles Clash, before achieving victory.
WWE SummerSlam – August 3rd
Cena, who had changed his character to “heel” a few months earlier, returned to being a “babyface” and faced Cody Rhodes in a street fight. The epic match lasted more than 30 minutes and ended with Rhodes winning the WWE Championship, ending Cena’s reign. After the match, Rhodes and Cena embraced in the ring.Subsequently, Brock Lesnar surprised everyone by appearing and applying his “F-5” to Cena.
WWE Night of Champions – June 28th
Cena defeated CM Punk in a chaotic match that included multiple interferences and the participation of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed. Despite Punk’s attempts, Cena retained his title.
WWE Money in the Bank – June 7th
Cena teamed with Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. Despite their initial dominance, a confrontation with Paul allowed Rhodes and Uso to get back into the match, where R-Truth made a surprise appearance, leading to Rhodes’ victory.
WWE Backlash – May 10
Cena faced Randy Orton in an action-packed match. After a mistake, Cena accidentally hit the referee with the belt, and Orton applied several RKOs. R-Truth interfered, but Cena took advantage of the situation to win the match.
WrestleMania – April 20th
Cena faced Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, in a match that lasted almost 20 minutes and featured the participation of rapper Travis Scott. Cena won his seventeenth WWE championship, a historic record.
Return to “Heel” in Brussels – March 17th
Cena embraced his turn to “heel”, with a diatribe directed at the fans. Cody Rhodes responded, which led to a confrontation at WrestleMania 41.
Heel Turn at Elimination Chamber – March 1st
Cena defeated CM Punk at the Elimination Chamber, winning his fourth match and securing his place at WrestleMania 41. Then, Cena attacked Cody Rhodes after a hug, leading to a title match at WrestleMania 41.
Royal Rumble Final – February 1st
Cena was close to winning his third Royal Rumble, but Jey Uso eliminated him, surprising the wrestling world.
