WWE legend John Cena opens up on his potential last opponent, says 'it's weird'

WWE superstar John Cena will bid farewell at the end of 2025. Before his retirement, the 17-time World Champion recently opened up on his potential last opponent.

In his retirement tour, John Cena has participated on almost all of WWE's Premium Live Events and has faced his arch rivals, like Randy Orton and CM Punk. Cena lost his WWE undisputed championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025. Though there is still time for his final match in WWE, many have been wondering who would retire the 17-time World Champion.

During his recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the host questioned John Cena if he had an opponent for his final fight. John Cena said that he did not work like that, as always performs whatever the creative team asks him to do.

Cena said that he wants his retirement tour to be special for himself and the company, saying that he would accept whatever the Triple H' creative team has planned for his final bout.

"No, no, I've never operated like that. It's weird cause I've always just been that guy. That [Ruthless Aggression Era] clip you saw was by mistake. The Undertaker was sick. No kidding. I've just always kind of been reliable and showing up and doing whatever I'm asked. And I really want this tour to be not only special, it'll always be special for me because you guys are out there, I want it to be special for the business. My goal has always been to leave WWE better than I found it. So, whoever they deem appropriate to get that energy, man, I'm cool with that," he said. [5:20 - 5:50]

John Cena says he feels "a little bit slower"

During a recent interview with Boston Herald, John Cena claimed that he felt a bit slower and not strong enough as he was back in time.

He added that he believed the current WWE roster had earned the right to go after their dreams, and it was time for him to step away to let them shine.

"I feel a little bit slower. I’m not as strong as I was. I look at all the current superstars, and they’ve earned the right to chase their dreams. For me, it’s time."

It will be interesting to see what the Triple H-led creative team has planned for John Cena's final bout.