Former WWE champion John Cena made a huge announcement at Money in the Bank 2024 in Toronto, Canada. Cena was spotted with fans in Toronto ahead of the WWE Money in the Bank premium live event, leading to speculation about whether the former WWE Champion would make an appearance on the show.
During the event, Canada’s own WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, who was announced as the host, introduced John Cena for his surprise appearance. Cena’s unexpected appearance received a massive ovation from the fans in the arena.
Then, John Cena shocked fans at Money in the Bank by announcing his retirement in 2025. Furthermore, he’ll embark on a retirement tour, including major events like the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 41. Cena will wrestle throughout 2025, with 30–40 appearances from January to December.
John Cena’s retirement announcement sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. However, a recent update from Fightful Select sheds light on his plans. According to their report, Cena’s retirement will be a heavily promoted tour, with him appearing fairly often throughout 2025.
WWE’s plans for John Cena’s retirement tour
In 2025, John Cena’s retirement tour is poised to be a major event, with WWE planning a heavy promotional push. Furthermore, reports from Fightful Select behind paywall reveal discussions in WWE on how to best use Cena, considering his busy schedule and the number of dates he can commit to. WWE is actively working on a plan to accommodate his appearances throughout the year.
Cena’s busy schedule for 2025 includes his WWE retirement tour. The promotion is also aware of his commitments in film and television. Furthermore, reports indicate that WWE has discussed how to use Cena following his retirement. The promotion intends for Cena to continue making appearances in WWE in some capacity after he retires. Additionally, some stars have informed Fightful that they want to have angles with John Cena during his retirement tour.
Following John Cena’s retirement tour announcement, it will be interesting to see how the promotion plans his final days in 2025.
