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Ric Flair, a WWE Hall of Famer, recently made it known that he wished John Cena were to win the Royal Rumble 2025 match. At this moment, both wrestling legends stand with 16 World Championship wins apiece, Cena having declared his retirement from ever engaging again in active competition by the end of 2025. Flair viewed the Royal Rumble as the last possible finale for Cena to embellish his work with yet another good feather in his cap.
And of Course, Cena's Final Run Declined
John Cena entered The Royal Rumble 2025 as a major favorite, with many seeing him winning the Rumble to take on Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. However, 47-year-old Cena was only the runner-up after being tossed by Jey Uso, the winner.
Besides the loss, the Rumble served as a reminder of Cena's undying persona who could pull the crowd, even now standing on the porch of his wrestling career. Flair Mosque on Cena's Loss
Ric Flair expressed why he supported Cena to win on an episode of Gabby AF. “I was really pulling for John because they would have been talking about me on TV for the next three months!” said Flair while chuckling over the shared record of 16 World Championship wins with Cena.
Flair obviously expressed his disappointment that Cena had lost, but he went on to laud Jey Uso and his brother Jimmy for being quite athletic. "Jey's great. The Usos are phenomenal performers, individually and as a team. They're big kids, and people don't realize it. They're 230, 240 lbs; they are not little guys. They can do all the stuff Rey Mysterio can do," Flair said.
Gunther Sets Sights on Cena Before Retirement
Gunther, the reigning WWE Champion, has the veteran at his sights as he prepares to retire. The current World Heavyweight Champion recently made clear he wants to wrestle Cena before that day arrives. Gunther, a well-known heel, acknowledged Cena’s target of winning one more title before he retires and chillingly vowed to be the one to destroy that dream.
The potential match-up has fans buzzing in excitement as it will put one of the greatest legends of WWE against one of the most dominant stars working today.
A Diligent Career Nearing Expiration
The last year of John Cena in WWE is fast becoming an emotional yet engaging ride. Besides being a nail biter, Cena's Rumble loss has further complicated events interestingly concerning his remaining matches and rivalries. Looking forward to Cena's farewell tour are legends such as Ric Flair and newcomers like Gunther, eager to dance this last odyssey into the hall of fame.
As the world of wrestling gears up to give one final vignette to one of its most cherished characters, the big question remains- is John Cena going to get his last championship dream-or will it be denied by the new breed of WWE Superstars? Time will tell.
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