At WWE Cash within the Financial institution, John Cena introduced that he will probably be closing the chapter on his in-ring profession in 2025. As revealed on the Cash within the Financial institution post-show press convention, although, Cena plans to stay inside the WWE household, in a non-wrestling capability, effectively past subsequent yr.
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“A part of this marketing strategy that I proposed and [WWE] accepted was me remaining within the WWE household in some capability for an prolonged time to return,” Cena stated. “I’ve at all times stated to the viewers that the WWE is my house, and I adore it, and simply because I bodily really feel I am at my finish, does not imply I have to distance myself from one thing I really like. I’ve ardour for this enterprise. I nonetheless watch Cash within the Financial institution and yell on the display screen and yell on the guys for what they’re doing or what they might be doing. I really feel I’ve some knowledge locked up right here that might be of some worth.”
The Cena retirement tour will formally kick off in January 2025, with its ending level presently penciled in for December of the identical yr. In his tackle to the press, Cena famous that this tour will function 30-40 dates, together with the 2025 Royal Rumble, 2025 Elimination Chamber, and the WrestleMania 41 premium reside occasion in Las Vegas. Cena additionally expressed curiosity in collaborating within the first ever “WWE Uncooked” on Netflix, which is slated for January.
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Cena final wrestled on the April 8 episode of “Uncooked,” marking a tag group victory alongside the WWE World Tag Crew Champions on the time, The Miz and R-Fact.
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