Did John Cena retire from WWE?

John Cena made a surprise appearance at WWE Money in the Bank 2024. While many were happy to see him, he may have ended up saddening his fanbase.

At WWE Money in the Bank 2024, host Trish Stratus appeared and surprised the fans in Toronto by introducing John Cena. The 16-time World Champion had an emotional conversation with his fans, thanking them for constant support. He also had a special announcement regarding his retirement from in-ring competition.

While he teased a retirement at the start of his promo, he didn't officially retire at the premium live event. He confirmed that 2025 will be his last year as an in-ring competitor. He announced he would be there when WWE RAW moves to Netflix and stated that WrestleMania 41 in April 2025 will be the last time he competes on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Thankfully, fans will get to see a few more matches featuring The Leader of the Cenation before he finally hangs up his boots next year.

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What could John Cena's Farewell Tour mean after WWE Money in the Bank 2024?

The WWE legend's t-shirts have always been funky, but at WWE Money in the Bank 2024, his shirt mentioned a Farewell Tour, which could be the series of matches he has before he retires. The promotion could have great plans for the tour.

Cena could introduce a unique condition where he would continue to have matches until he loses. The series of matches that follow could introduce youngsters, veterans, and legends, leading to a brutal match at WWE WrestleMania 41.

Many would likely be interested in a vicious Randy Orton as the final opponent for John Cena, considering they had one of the most memorable rivalries and haven't revisited it in over a year. Fans may also see him put over a youngster like Bron Breakker or Carmelo Hayes at the Show of Shows.

The possibilities are endless, but one thing's for sure - the farewell tour will be must-see television.