John Cena’s farewell tour continues to draw massive attention as he nears the end of an iconic WWE career. This week, Cena made his final WWE SmackDown appearance in Chicago, marking another milestone in a journey filled with unforgettable moments. Fans anticipated a celebratory night with a possible United States Championship opportunity, courtesy of Sami Zayn.
Brock Lesnar’s shocking interruption
The celebration quickly turned chaotic as Brock Lesnar stormed the ring, leaving the crowd in shock. Lesnar first unleashed an F5 on Sami Zayn and then landed two devastating F5s on Cena himself. The attack not only cut short Cena’s title opportunity but set the stage for a long-awaited clash between two of WWE’s biggest stars.
A high-stakes match announced
Backstage cameras caught Lesnar after the attack, delivering a chilling message: “I’ll see you at Wrestlepalooza b**.” This confirmed that John Cena vs. Lesnar will headline the upcoming Wrestlepalooza event on Saturday, September 20th, making it one of the marquee matches on the card. Fans are eager to see how the storyline will unfold in the coming weeks leading up to the confrontation.
Other notable matches
So far, Wrestlepalooza has two officially confirmed matches: Cena vs. Lesnar and the Women’s World Championship bout between Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer. While speculation remains about a possible rematch or additional encounter between Cena and Brock Lesnar prior to Cena’s retirement, the current setup promises a high-octane showdown.
Countdown to John Cena’s Retirement
Following SmackDown, John Cena still has seven more farewell tour appearances scheduled. These include three episodes of Monday Night Raw, three Premium Live Events, and one final Saturday Night’s Main Event. The latter is expected to serve as Cena’s ultimate retirement match, bringing a legendary career to a close this December. Fans are watching closely as each appearance builds toward a climactic end to one of WWE’s most celebrated careers.
Cena’s final SmackDown may have been disrupted, but the encounter with Brock Lesnar has added a new layer of excitement and anticipation, ensuring that the closing chapter of Cena’s career is filled with drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments.