John Cena departed from WWE once again when the strike in Hollywood was over. His career outside pro wrestling continues, and he still doesn’t know how much longer he has in the ring. WWE was still able to feature John Cena in the final SmackDown of 2023.
John Cena’s Message to Fans
WWE did not air a live episode of SmackDown to close out 2023. Instead, they aired a best-of episode. A clip from John Cena was featured during the show, as he provided a cell phone video message to fans.
During his message to fans, the Greatest of all Time stated that he doesn’t know how much time in WWE he has left. This is the same message he’s delivered in the past, and it seems that uncertainty hasn’t changed. I also thanked fans profusely for their support.
John Cena proposed a toast to the WWE Universe for making his 2023 special. He walked fans through his brief return to the ring, before saying:
“I do not know how much time in the WWE I have left. But I do know in recent times when I returned home, you have always welcomed me.”
"I do not know how much time in the WWE I have left…"@JohnCena has a message for the WWE Universe. ?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/orSx0eZJOs
— WWE (@WWE) December 30, 2023
John Cena’s Future in Hollywood
John Cena said when he made his last return run to WWE that he came back to get a match. He had that match against Solo Sikoa in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel. Then Cena proceeded to lose that match and tease retirement in a huge way.
John Cena’s acting career is not slowing down, and it shows no signs of stopping. If anything, Cena’s name is getting bigger in Hollywood. The same is not the same for WWE, because even though he will always be considered a GOAT, his blockbusters in the ring could come to an end sooner than later.