John Cena has confirmed that he will compete in the upcoming Royal Rumble 2025, marking his final in-ring appearance before his retirement. During his promo at the Money in the Bank event in July, Cena announced his plans to retire from in-ring competition in 2025. He revealed that the Royal Rumble on February 1, 2025, in Indianapolis will be his last WWE match.
Details About His Final Match
Although it is not yet confirmed whether Cena will compete in the traditional 30-man battle royal or a separate match at the Royal Rumble, he will certainly wrestle in some form at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Cena, 47, is a 16-time world champion and has previously won the Royal Rumble twice (2008 and 2013). His career is filled with iconic moments, including defending the World Heavyweight Championship against JBL in 2009 and defeating AJ Styles for the WWE Championship in 2017.
JOHN CENA WILL BE IN THE 2025 ROYAL RUMBLE
“AFTER THIS, YOU CANT SEE ME”
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/wlyhXONAwp
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) November 13, 2024
The End of an Era
2025 will be Cena’s final year in the ring. He clarified in his Money in the Bank conference that WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, scheduled for April 19-20, will not mark his final match. Cena plans to compete in various events from January to December 2025, with a total of around 30 to 40 appearances before retiring from active competition.
John Cena confirmed he will be competing in the WWE Royal Rumblepic.twitter.com/qXdIkdS45s
— Pubity (@pubity) November 13, 2024
Cena’s Commitment to WWE Beyond 2025
Although Cena’s in-ring career is ending, he has confirmed that he will continue to be part of the WWE family. He and WWE have agreed that he will remain involved with the company for the foreseeable future.
Also Read –WWE: With Pain in His Voice, Tears in His Eyes – WWE Icon John Cena Announces His Final Farewell
Upcoming Dates and Events
One of the key dates for Cena’s farewell tour is January 6, 2025, when he will participate in a major event at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Additionally, Cena has confirmed his presence at Royal Rumble 2025, and he is expected to make his final WrestleMania appearance later in the year.