In July, John Cena made a major announcement that gave fans plenty of time to prepare for his upcoming retirement. During the Money in the Bank event, Cena revealed that 2025 would be his final year as an in-ring performer, marking the end of an era. He specifically mentioned that he would be part of WWE’s historic Raw premiere on Netflix, which is set to take place next Monday. The announcement stirred excitement as Cena’s Farewell Tour begins to unfold.
Cena’s Final Run Begins on January 6 at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome
As WWE transitions Raw to Netflix, Cena’s final chapter as a WWE superstar kicks off at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6. This event marks the first step in Cena’s Farewell Tour, and WWE is setting the stage for a memorable journey as Cena prepares for his retirement. His logo for the tour famously includes the phrase “The Last Time,” symbolizing the closing moments of a legendary career.
Rumors About Cena’s Potential Match at WrestleMania 41
Rumors are circulating about Cena challenging for a 17th World title at WrestleMania 41 in April 2025, which would break WWE's record. Fans are wondering whether Cena will explicitly announce his WrestleMania goal when he appears on Raw next Monday. Currently, Cena is expected to appear at major premium live events in 2025, including the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania. Fans will be eagerly awaiting what Cena has to say on January 6 about his aspirations for his final year in WWE.
Logan Paul vs. John Cena Rumors: What’s the Truth?
Recent rumors have suggested a possible match between John Cena and Logan Paul at Raw’s Netflix debut, but insider WrestleVotes has dismissed these claims. In a recent Live Q&A on Backstage Pass, WrestleVotes clarified that while WWE is interested in booking Cena vs. Paul, it’s unlikely to happen at the Netflix Raw debut. The rumored match, if it occurs, will be heavily promoted and may not happen immediately.
WrestleVotes further clarified that WWE management is not keen on the idea of booking Cena vs. Paul at WrestleMania 41. Instead, WWE wants Cena to face an established opponent for his final WrestleMania match, maintaining the tradition of Cena’s high-profile matches at The Grandest Stage of Them All.
Cena and Logan Paul: A Possible Future Matchup
Logan Paul has expressed interest in facing John Cena for quite some time. On his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Paul revealed that he had texted Triple H to set up a match with Cena at WrestleMania 39. However, that plan did not materialize, and Cena ended up facing Austin Theory for the United States Championship. Meanwhile, Paul faced Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 39 in a match that included a cameo from KSI.
It remains to be seen whether Cena and Logan Paul will eventually cross paths at WWE’s Raw Netflix premiere or at another major event in the future. Fans are excited to see how Cena’s Farewell Tour unfolds and what surprises are in store for his final year in WWE.