The 16-time champion is expected to end his wrestling career by the end of 2025. In the meantime, he’s likely to appear at almost every event next year, starting with a Raw appearance with Netflix. However, nothing is confirmed without his Royal Rumble appearance.
WWE legend John Cena has announced that his upcoming appearance at the 2025 Royal Rumble will be his last. The event, scheduled for February 1, 2025, will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. WWE released a special video where Cena made the announcement, emphasizing, “The last time is now.”
John Cena has been a prominent figure in WWE for over two decades. He has participated in eight Royal Rumble matches, winning the event twice—in 2008 and 2013. Shinsuke Nakamura eliminated him in the final four of his last Royal Rumble match in 2018.
Make sure you're there LIVE in Indianapolis when @JohnCena competes in his very last #RoyalRumble Premium Live Event EVER on Feb. 1 🚫👀
— WWE (@WWE) November 13, 2024
🎟️ Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am ET via @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/BFeSO0aAUX
As part of his retirement tour, John Cena will also be involved in WWE’s Netflix debut and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. It’s unclear whether Cena will participate in the traditional 30-man Royal Rumble match or make an appearance in another role, but his presence will undoubtedly make the event unforgettable.
Fans react to John Cena’s announcement
John Cena’s retirement news is causing passionate reactions among WWE supporters. Although many are not pleased, they know it’s coming soon, with just one year left. Fans are eager for him to secure the title for the 17th time in his career. Now, his confirmation to appear at next year’s Royal Rumble has them excited.
@AlwayzHIM8 commented, “It will be legendary.”
It will be legendary pic.twitter.com/G1QAO7CfXJ
— KENYAN🎯 (@AlwayzHIM8) November 13, 2024
@wrestleroller shared, “Feels sad that this is Cenas’ last rumble.”
Feels sad that this is Cenas' last rumble
— Roller (@wrestleroller) November 13, 2024
@WrestleClips shouted, “LET’S FUCKING GOO THE GOAT IS WINNING THIS 🫡”
LET'S FUCKING GOO THE GOAT IS WINNING THIS 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Av3iPppthg
— Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) November 13, 2024
@TwoHeadsPodcast cheered, “ONE MORE TIME”
@Cofy21 hopes, “Cena should enter at #1 and then win the Rumble.”
Cena should enter at #1 and then win the Rumble.
— Cory (@Cofy21) November 13, 2024
@CallMeDeezy9 said, “I’m not gonna cry!”
I'm not gonna cry!
— DeA Darko 👻🎃💀 (@CallMeDeezy9) November 13, 2024
@C6le666 begged, “Guys someone buy me a Rumble Ticket so i can see my goat for the 2nd time ever in the ring.!”
