3 Wrestlers Who Could Retire John Cena

Who can make John Cena retire
Who can make John Cena retire

John Cena is perhaps the greatest superstar to have ever emerged from WWE. He is a 16-time World Champion, and, has defeated almost every wrestler he came across in his life. He has headlined several PPVs and has featured in main event matches at WrestleMania. Cena is a living legend, and, will surely be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame.

However, off late, he has been out of action for a long span of time. He has competed in only a handful of matches in 2018, and, has informed the WWE Universe that his time at the top of the roster is almost over. He is no more the wrestler he used to be a decade ago. Therefore, it won't be a surprise if he decides to retire as a full-time wrestler in the near future.

Here are three such wrestlers, who can be booked against John Cena for his farewell match, and, they put the final nail in the coffin.


#3 Daniel Bryan

Will Bryan be able to conquer John Cena?
Will Bryan be able to conquer John Cena?

Daniel Bryan is the current WWE Champion, and, has an outstanding track record in WWE. He will be remembered as one of the best Underdogs of all time. Bryan has competed against John Cena in the past, and, their rivalry was highly enjoyed by the WWE Universe.

Presently, his heel turn has not been appreciated by the WWE Universe, and, the WWE management needs to rebuild his on-screen character. The best possible option for him would be to make him compete against John Cena.

John Cena vs Bryan is always a treat to watch. It would be a good move on the part of WWE, to make Cena lose against Daniel Bryan. It would be an appropriate farewell for John Cena, as, he shall be defeated by the WWE Champion. Cena vs Bryan at WrestleMania, in a title vs career match.

#2 Drew McIntyre

McIntyre in the next big thing in WWE
McIntyre in the next big thing in WWE

Drew McIntyre is undoubtedly the most vicious and dominant wrestler in the WWE today. He is extremely talented, and, has squashed each and every wrestler he has faced. McIntyre is for sure a future World Champion in WWE. He has the ability to become an all-time great and is one of the top contenders to retire John Cena from professional wrestling forever.

McIntyre against John Cena would be really entertaining. If anyone has the guts to step and fight John Cena it is Drew McIntyre for sure. John Cena would not mind getting defeated against McIntyre. He can pass the torch to someone who is really deserving and McIntyre is the best option.

It would be similar to the Undertaker's loss against Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. If John Cena agrees to this match, it should be one of the grandest farewells for any wrestler on this planet.

#1 AJ Styles

AJ Styles has the ability to retire John Cena
AJ Styles has the ability to retire John Cena

AJ Styles is one of the best athletes to have ever stepped inside a WWE ring. He had an amazing 2018, and, remained the WWE Champion for more than a year. Styles has faced John Cena in the past, and, those matches were certainly classified as dream matches. If anyone deserves the most to retire John Cena, it is AJ Styles for sure.

Styles vs Cena would be an excellent rivalry. Styles is definitely as good a wrestler as Cena is, if not better than him. Styles defeating John Cena and retiring him would be a very good story-line. If he retires Cena, he won't receive much flak, as, he is a fan-favorite superstar.

This match can headline WrestleMania and, people from age eight to eighty would look forward to it. The creative team along with the WWE management, should book this match. It would be 'good for business' as well.

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