John Cena has already made several impactful appearances in 2025 as part of his farewell tour. Below is a recap of the events and segments Cena has participated in so far, each marking a new chapter in his long and storied career.
January 6, 2025: WWE Raw (Inglewood, CA) – Netflix debut segment
February 1, 2025: Royal Rumble 2025 (Indianapolis, IN) – Men’s Royal Rumble match
March 1, 2025: Elimination Chamber 2025 (Toronto, Canada) – Men’s Elimination Chamber match
March 17, 2025: WWE Raw (Brussels, Belgium) – Segment with Cody Rhodes
March 24, 2025: WWE Raw (Glasgow, Scotland) – Segment with Cody Rhodes
March 31, 2025: WWE Raw (London, England) – Segment with Cody Rhodes
April 18, 2025: WWE SmackDown (Las Vegas, NV) – Segment with Cody Rhodes
April 20, 2025: WrestleMania 41 (Night Two) – Undisputed title match vs. Cody Rhodes
April 21, 2025: WWE Raw (Las Vegas, NV) – Segment
April 25, 2025: WWE SmackDown (Fort Worth, TX) – Segment with Randy Orton
Cena vs Orton
As Cena progresses through 2025, his appearances have already left a lasting impact. From his Raw debut to the surprising turn at Elimination Chamber and his shocking betrayal of Cody Rhodes, Cena has proven that he’s far from done. His new heel persona and unpredictable antics are keeping the WWE audience hooked, eagerly anticipating what’s next.
Cena's heel turn, which came after aligning himself with The Rock and attacking Cody Rhodes, has added a significant new layer to his character. Fans who have known Cena as the beloved “Cenation Leader” are now witnessing an entirely different side of the superstar, as he blasts his own supporters and embraces the villainous side of WWE.
With only 27 appearances left on his contract, Cena’s farewell journey is far from over, and each new event promises to be a memorable part of his final year in WWE.
Scheduled John Cena Appearances in 2025:
May 9, 2025: WWE SmackDown – Dayton, OH
May 10, 2025: WWE Backlash – St. Louis, MO
May 24, 2025: WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – Tampa, FL
May 30, 2025: WWE SmackDown – Knoxville, TN
June 6, 2025: WWE SmackDown – Bakersfield, CA
June 7, 2025: WWE Money in the Bank – Los Angeles, CA
June 13, 2025: WWE SmackDown – Lexington, KY
June 20, 2025: WWE SmackDown – Grand Rapids, MI
July 18, 2025: WWE SmackDown – San Antonio, TX
August 2–3, 2025: WWE SummerSlam – East Rutherford, NJ
August 31, 2025: WWE Clash in Paris – Paris, France
October 11, 2025: WWE Crown Jewel: Perth – Perth, Australia