John Cena’s portrayal of Peacemaker has been a fan favorite since his debut in The Suicide Squad (2021), leading to the spinoff series Peacemaker on the Max streaming service.

HBO has confirmed that Season 2 of Peacemaker will premiere in 2025, with Cena reprising his role. According to Deadline, DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have stated that the second season remains on track for an August release.

The series also stars Steve Agee, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, and Chukwudi Iwuji. Peacemaker is a superhero who values peace so much that he is willing to kill—even innocents—to achieve it.

Before Peacemaker Season 2, DC plans to release Waller. Filming for the second season wrapped in November 2024. Gunn wrote all eight episodes of the first season and directed five, including the premiere. The Peacemaker finale, which aired on February 17, 2022, set a single-day viewership record for the then-newly rebranded Max streaming service.

Although Cena is set to retire from WWE at the end of this year, he continues to be active in Hollywood, which has affected his WWE availability. He took time off between his appearance on Raw on Netflix and the Royal Rumble. Since Royal Rumble, he has not been seen on WWE television, but he is set to wrestle at Saturday’s Elimination Chamber premium live event. If he wins the men’s gimmick match, he will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Carmelo Hayes is making it clear—he’s coming for John Cena. During an interview with MuscleManMalcolm for Muscle Memory, the former NXT Champion reflected on his brief but memorable interaction with Cena in NXT. While it was a huge moment, Hayes sees it as just the beginning.

“Cena, you know, as all of us… you’re about the same age as me… we looked up to him. He was our superhero,” Hayes said. “Getting to do that thing with John Cena was really cool.”

But Hayes isn’t just satisfied with a backstage moment—he’s looking to step into the ring with the 16-time world champion. He knows John Cena is busy man with a long line of people eager to be one of his final opponents. However, Melo isn’t going to be left out.

“Even at that time, I said, ‘I’m going to be seeing you.’ Most people can’t [see him], but I will. I’ll be seeing you across the ring, and tomorrow might be the day. And if it ain’t tomorrow, it’ll be the day after that. So we’re going to make it work.”

Hayes’ confidence is undeniable, and with Cena’s in-ring career winding down in 10 months, a potential match could be a passing-of-the-torch moment for the young star.

If the 16-time champ is looking for a fresh challenge in his final year as an active Superstar, Hayes is more than ready to step up.

John Cena kicked off his retirement tour with an appearance on the premiere episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. Now, he’s taking his farewell tour to Europe.

WWE confirmed today that Cena will return to Europe this March as part of his 2025 Farewell Tour, making his final Raw appearances in Brussels, Glasgow, and London. Tickets are available now.

The 16-time World Champion will make stops on the following dates:

• Monday, March 17 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National (ticketmaster.be)
• Monday, March 24 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro (ticketmaster.co.uk)
• Monday, March 31 – London, England – O2 Arena (axs.com)

Cena expressed excitement to perform in front of his fans in Brussels, Glasgow and London one more time.

Fans attending WWE’s Road to WrestleMania tour in Europe will also see top WWE Superstars just weeks before WrestleMania 41. The lineup includes Undisputed WWE Champion The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Liv Morgan, Seth Freakin’ Rollins, Drew McIntyre, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Naomi, and more..

Cena recently came up just short in the Men’s Royal Rumble match but will get another opportunity to main-event WrestleMania 41 by competing in the Men’s Elimination Chamber bout. If he wins, he will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena is set to retire from WWE in December 2025.

John Cena’s farewell tour is underway, and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T is reflecting on the 16-time world champion’s legacy. In interview with TMZ Sports, Booker T praised Cena’s ability to maximize his career, despite not being the most technically gifted wrestler.

“The man who took what he had and made the best out of it and took it all the way to the top,” Booker said.

“Wasn’t the best wrestler in the world or anything like that… but John Cena, he knew how to go out and do it.”

As Cena prepares for his final run in WWE, speculation is growing over who his last opponent should be. While some fans are pushing for Cena to break Ric Flair’s record with a 17th world title win, Booker T believes the decision should be left to the audience.

“That’s going to be for the fans to actually decide who they want J to see, and hopefully he has enough gas left in the tank to actually get it,” he said.

WWE’s Surging Popularity

Cena’s farewell comes at a time when WWE is experiencing a surge in mainstream popularity. With a major Netflix deal and record-breaking events like the Royal Rumble, Booker T believes WWE is nearing its peak again.

“I don’t know if it’s as popular as it’s ever been, but it’s bigger than it’s ever been,” he said. “With this Netflix deal, it’s only going to get bigger and better.”

As WWE enters a new era, Cena’s influence remains undeniable. Whether or not he secures a 17th title, his legacy as one of the company’s biggest stars is firmly cemented.

Catch Booker T’s interview with TMZ Sports:

The Undertaker has opened up about John Cena’s retirement tour.

The Dead Man recently had an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri to promote the new WWE LFG show. He talked about things such as the current main event scene in WWE, the future of stars such as Gunther and Jacob Fatu and more.

The experience of Taker on the last leg of his career was very different than Cena as he went back and forth on retirement for multiple years before finally calling it a career. During the interview, the wrestling veteran was asked what are some of the signs that wrestlers should look for to make the decision at the right time. The Phenom explained that you have to regularly assess your physical condition and love for the business:

“You have to constantly assess where you’re at physically. Although we have the ability to push through pain, you have to realize ‘How important is this still to me?’ There’s a time period that Cena did everything. He was on every house show. He was on every pay-per-view. He did every meet and greet. He did all the make-a-wish. And he wanted it. He was like ‘I want it all’ and now he’s had this 20-year run or however long his run was.

Now he is trying to branch out and to do other things. So you have to, you can’t mail it in. You can’t do this business the way it needs to be done if you’re not 100% committed. I think that’s where he’s at. Like I know in John’s soul he loves this business, just like Rock loves the business but there’s this thing – you want to test the water to different things and challenge yourself in a different way.”

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This Might Be The Prototype: The Undertaker

The Undertaker had multiple WrestleMania matches which he considered to be the end of his in-ring career but he was always convinced by Vince McMahon to come back. The WWE Hall of Famer finally hanged his boot after competing in the highly praised boneyard match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36.

Speaking about the approach of John Cena who is spending the whole of 2025 going to different places one last time, The Last Outlaw expressed the belief that it’ll become a prototype for other wrestlers who want to retire:

“I think it’s great that they’re doing this tour the way they are. I don’t think everybody deserves that. I think Cena definitely does because of the workhorse that he was for so long. I think it’s great because people will have an opportunity to know where he’s going to be and you’re going to get one last opportunity maybe to see him live. I think that’s pretty cool.

I think John gets to get his flowers the way he should. I think this might be the prototype for certain wrestlers to do their Swan Song and leave. But your original question I mean you have to be 100% committed to making this everything. Your whole career has to evolve or revolve around the wrestling part of it.”

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As John Cena embarks on his farewell tour, WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker suggests the 16-time world champion might want to think twice about one final challenge.

Speaking with Muscle Man Malcolm on Muscle Memory, Breakker delivered an unambiguous message regarding any potential matchup with Cena.

“I just don’t think it’s very wise for John Cena,” Breakker said. “A lot of things have changed since SummerSlam. I know this is his farewell tour, and everyone’s celebrating the last year of John Cena, but if he wants to make it to the end of that year or make it to the end of this run, he probably should just stay away from me.”

When Malcolm acknowledged this bold statement, Breakker emphasized his point by highlighting the age difference between them.

“I wouldn’t want to face me if I was him,” he continued. “If I was 47 years old, I would not want to face me.”

Following his Intercontinental Championship victory at SummerSlam, Breakker initially challenged Cena directly. However, his recent statements have evolved from a simple challenge into what appears to be a calculated warning. While Cena has remained silent on the matter, speculation grows among WWE fans about whether this could set up one final significant challenge before the veteran superstar retires.

The wrestling world now watches with anticipation: Will the legendary Cena accept this implicit challenge, or will he opt to avoid what Breakker suggests would be a dangerous confrontation? Whatever the outcome, the Intercontinental Champion has successfully captured the WWE Universe’s attention.

Potential Challengers for John Cena in 2025

Several other wrestlers have expressed interest in facing John Cena during his 2025 retirement year:

• Matt Cardona, who previously shared screen time with Cena in 2012
• The Miz, hoping for one final match after their WrestleMania 27 main event in 2011
• RVD, who is ready for a rematch following their ECW One Night Stand 2006 encounter
• CM Punk, who hopes to team with Cena after their acclaimed previous matches.
• Zilla Fatu, who has expressed his desire to wrestle Cena before the legend retires.

Kurt Angle, despite his storied history with Cena, has confirmed he will not participate in any matches during the retirement tour due to health concerns.

In 2004, Carlito made his startling WWE debut by defeating John Cena in his first match to win the WWE United States Championship. On the Insight podcast, Carlito recalled believing Cena was pranking him upon his call-up to WWE’s main roster.

“I first thought that Cena had pranked me because as soon as I got there he was the nicest guy to me… Then we get in the ring, the bell rang, and he kicked me in the stomach so hard, that’s like, oh, okay I see what’s going on here.”

Carlito shared that it was “great” to defeat Cena in his debut, in what would be John’s final match for months. To explain his break from WWE to film The Marine, WWE crafted the narrative that Cena had been stabbed in a night club. Though Carlito and his then-bodyguard Jesus were suspects, the Cool Superstar denied doing the devilish deed.

“I don’t know what the official story is nowadays, they changed it over the year…  I don’t think it was me that stabbed him, or my my buddy Jesus. I don’t think it was Jesus, or maybe it was, I don’t know.”

Cena would return to action after weeks away to take back the U.S. title from Carlito before winning his first of 16 WWE World Championships the next year. And with Cena embarking on his final year in the ring, fans can’t count out Carlito getting payback for the ‘prank’ by Big Match John early into his career.

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Rey Mysterio is a bonafide legend of the ring, but it is no secret that his career in wrestling is nearing its end. While speaking to Adrian Hernandez, Rey Mysterio was asked if he wanted to announce his retirement like John Cena.

“I would love to make an announcement. I would love for the fans who have grown up watching me and supported my career from day one—because there are still many around—to have the chance to say, ‘Hey, this is his last time performing. I want to go see it.’“

Rey’s retirment is “a lot closer now than it was yesterday” and the WWE Hall of Famer wants to “mentally prepare myself” for when that time comes. While Cena’s retirement will grant him more time to focus on Hollywood projects, Mysterio isn’t sure what’ll be next for him after he hanfs up his boots.

“I’ve always loved wrestling, and it’s the only thing I’ve ever done. So when I leave, I have to think about what’s next, how to transition, and how to be at peace with it.”

Mysterio has in the past alluded to being retired by the time he’s 50, which the former WWE World Champion now is. Though Rey has yet to give a confirmed date for the end of his career, it’s clear that fans should enjoy the masked legend in the ring while they still can.

As John Cena prepares for his final full-time year in WWE, fans will soon have the chance to own a one-of-a-kind collectible inspired by his legendary “You Can’t See Me” catchphrase.

Mattel has announced a special transparent action figure as part of the WWE Elite Greatest Hits 8 series, designed to commemorate the 16-time world champion’s farewell year in wrestling.

A Playful Nod to Cena’s Iconic Catchphrase

Cena’s “invisibility” has been a long-running joke in WWE, stemming from his signature taunt and widely embraced by fans. The gag has extended beyond wrestling, appearing in memes, interviews, and even mainstream entertainment. WWE officially acknowledged it in a memorable Raw segment on September 4, 2023, featuring The Miz.

The new transparent figure cleverly embraces this theme, featuring a fully clear Cena model with interchangeable heads, hands, and accessories. While Mattel has not announced an exact release date, the figure is confirmed for launch in 2025.

As Cena’s WWE journey nears its final chapter, this collector’s edition is set to become a must-have for fans looking to commemorate his legendary career.

During his appearance on the Battleground Podcast, Dominik Mysterio hinted at unfinished business with WWE legend John Cena. When asked which legend he’d want to confront on the mic, Dominik didn’t hesitate to include Cena on his list.

“Cena—because I have a personal vendetta against him. He did something to me that didn’t sit with me very well, so I’d like to ask him about that. And he knows what I’m talking about.”

Though Dominik didn’t elaborate on what exactly Cena did, his cryptic comments hint that we’ll see them cross paths on WWE television sooner than later.

Cena famously feuded with Dominik’s father, Rey Mysterio, throughout the 2000s, but the two never crossed paths in the ring during Dominik’s WWE tenure.

With Cena’s limited WWE appearances, Dominik Mysterio would be high on the list of potential final opponents. Whatever transpired, there’s bad blood on Dominik’s side and Cena will likely have to answer for it in the months ahead.

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Now that Penta El Zero Miedo has arrived in WWE, the question on every fan’s mind is: Who’s next?

In an interview with Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Penta revealed a stacked list of dream opponents—including some of WWE’s biggest names. While he’s ready to take on anyone, two matches stand out as personal goals: a showdown with John Cena and a rematch with CM Punk.

“I had one match with CM Punk. He won. I need revenge,” Penta declared. “The rematch with him, with Cody [Rhodes] too. But for me, a special dream match is Penta versus John Cena or Penta versus Finn Balor.”

The luchador also named Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and Bron Breakker as potential opponents, proving he has his sights set on WWE’s top stars. But beyond individual matchups, Penta has one goal above all else: championship gold.

“No matter who is in the ring, no matter what he won—I want to win everything in WWE,” he said.

With Cero Miedo as his battle cry, Penta is ready to take on the best WWE has to offer. Now, it’s just a matter of who steps up first.

TBS has pulled the plug on its Wipeout revival, co-hosted by John Cena, as part of a broader programming shift, according to Deadline. The announcement came from TNT & TBS president Jason Sarlanis during a keynote presentation at the Realscreen Summit in Miami, Florida While Sarlanis confirmed that “a few more episodes” will still air, the show will not return for another season.

High Costs and Programming Changes Led to Cancellation

During his remarks, Sarlanis acknowledged that shows like Wipeout and The Cube—another recently canceled TBS game show—are costly to produce. Instead, the network is focusing on sports-adjacent programming and potential spinoffs of Impractical Jokers, which has been a staple for TBS.

“These shows are expensive,” Sarlanis admitted. “Wipeout is inherently comedic and a joy to watch. But we have to be realistic in terms of the entire environment. We have to recalibrate.”

The End of a Short-Lived Revival

The Wipeout reboot, based on the original ABC series, premiered on TBS in 2021 and ran for two seasons. The show will conclude with more than 30 episodes, though it’s unclear how long it will remain available for streaming on Max.

Despite the cancellation, Cena remains active within the Warner Bros. Discovery family. His hit DC series Peacemaker is set to return for its second season on Max in August 2025.

TBS has not announced a specific date for the final Wipeout episodes, and Cena has yet to publicly comment on the show’s cancellation.

Logan Paul was determined to win the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, but his hopes were dashed when Jey Uso emerged victorious. Now, Paul is expressing his frustration – specifically targeting John Cena, whom he accuses of betraying him during the match and costing him the win.

Logan Paul’s Reaction to His Elimination

In his latest vlog, Paul opened up about his disappointment with how the Rumble played out. Cena eliminated him before the final showdown with Jey Uso, a move that Paul took personally. Having admired Cena for years, he felt hurt by the elimination, especially after spending time together filming What Drives You?, where they shared a car ride for three hours.

“I feel betrayed by John Cena, if I’m being honest,” Paul said. “I’ve looked up to him my whole life, and then he just tossed me out of the ring like I’m trash. I did his show, bro. We drove around in a car for three hours together, and he throws me over the rope?”

Paul’s Post-Match Antics

Following his elimination, Paul made headlines by taking a hat from a young John Cena fan at ringside. This unexpected move led many to speculate whether Paul is setting the stage for a future feud with the 16-time world champion.

With Cena’s rumored retirement tour on the horizon, fans are eager to see if this incident will lead to a marquee matchup between the two. A bout with Cena could be a defining moment for Paul, further solidifying his status in WWE.

The Maverick is just one of countless wrestlers who have expressed their desire to be one of John Cena’s final opponents this year, but there’s a good chance this marquee showdown will take place.

John Cena made his second appearance as part of his WWE retirement tour at the Royal Rumble, competing in the Men’s Royal Rumble match. Although he reached the final two, he was ultimately eliminated by Jey Uso. Now, the fan-favorite star is set to challenge either World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER or Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.

Following the event, Cena confirmed that he would compete in next month’s Men’s Elimination Chamber match. If he wins, he will earn the opportunity to challenge the champion that Uso does not select.

According to PWInsider, Cena has already returned to Budapest, Hungary, where he is filming Matchbox, a movie based on the iconic toy brand. As of now, he is not scheduled to appear on WWE programming again until the Elimination Chamber event.

The film, produced by Apple Studios, Skydance Media, and Mattel Films, is described as an “action-packed, globetrotting adventure.” While specific plot details remain under wraps, Matchbox follows a group of childhood friends who must work together to prevent an impending worldwide disaster.

Cena leads a cast that includes Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Teyonah Parris, Randeep Hooda, Danai Gurira, and Corey Stoll. Filming began in Budapest in January 2025, with additional production planned in Slovakia and Los Angeles.

John Cena has made it clear that he wants to win one last WWE Championship before retiring in 2025. While Cena hopes that a win in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match will take him one step closer to that elusive 17th World Title reign, The Undertaker believes that’s not the right move.

Why The Undertaker Doesn’t Want Cena to Win a Championship

During his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker was asked if he hopes Cena achieves his goal of winning a world title in his retirement year. Though countless fans believe the record-breaking reign would be a fitting end for Cena, The Undertaker kept his response blunt. :

“I hope not. I know that sounds bad… You’ve already showed that you’d rather be in Hollywood instead of here… He needs to put other people over at this point.”

The Undertaker’s comments come at an interesting time, as Cena has yet to win a singles match since 2018 and has been putting others ‘over’ ever since. Later in the show, the Deadman clarified that while John should have huge moments on his farewell tour, taking a title reign from somebody else shouldn’t be among them.

“He needs to get some key wins, but in the big matches, he probably should pass the baton on.”

Undertaker’s stance aligns with WWE’s long-standing tradition of veteran stars helping establish younger talent on their way out. Interestingly though, The Undertaker’s own final match, the much-acclaimed Boneyard Match with AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36, saw the Phenom get the win.

Cena’s Legacy and WWE’s Changing Landscape

Cena’s contributions to WWE are undeniable, but The Undertaker believes the focus should remain on the full-time performers who carry the company forward. Speaking as WWE as a whole, the Deadman was pleased to see how things have changed under the guidance of former in-ring rival Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.

“He’s doing amazing… It’s crazy for me—Monday night used to be chaos, now everyone is so chill backstage.”

Cena and Levesque will work closely to craft a final year fitting for WWE’s Greatest of All Time. However, if The Undertaker has his way, Cena’s story won’t end with another championship reign, but rather with him paving the way for the next generation.

Joe Hendry stunned fans with his surprise appearance in the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, once again highlighting the partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling. On the Ariel Helwani Show, Hendry shared his disbelief that his role in the match didn’t leak. Hendry also shared that he was able to receive advice from some of WWE’s very top sars, including Cody Rhodes and CM Punk.

“I said, ‘If you guys were me, how would you approach this?’ I got great advice. I have to tell you, I don’t know if he would want me to say this, but The Miz is awesome. These guys go out of their way to help you succeed.”

After three minutes in the match, Hendry was eliminated by Roman Reigns, robbing fans of a chance to see the TNA World Champion share the ring with John Cena. Hendry has been vocal about wanting to face Cena on the WWE icon’s retirement tour, though a match has yet to be announced. On the show, the Scottish star recalled speaking with Cena at the Royal Rumble.

“What he made clear is that, if I want that match to happen, it’s on my shoulders. I have to make it happen and I have to generate the interest to make it happen. It was almost like a challenge.”

Hendry is willing to put in the work to make the idea of a Cena-showdown “one of the most compelling matchups in professional wrestling.” Cena would also come up short in the Men’s Royal Rumble and would be the last Superstar eliminated by the winner Jey Uso. Now, Cena’s attention turns towards Elimination Chamber, but Joe Hendry remains eager to face the 16-time World Champion on the final year of the WWE icon’s career.

John Cena is amped up for his WWE return match tonight at the 2025 Royal Rumble. Just hours before the event, the 16-time world champion took to social media to share his excitement and readiness for the chaos ahead.

“No day quite like #RoyalRumble. The countdown to THE countdown begins! The road to #WrestleMania begins TONIGHT!!!”

Tonight marks Cena’s return as an active competitor, kicking off his 2025 retirement tour—his final year in the ring. He has vowed to win the Royal Rumble and go on to challenge for his record-breaking 17th World Championship at WrestleMania 41.

Whether that plan comes to fruition will be revealed in just a few hours.

Cody Rhodes has explained why he is not overly enthusiastic about potentially facing John Cena during his retirement tour in 2025.

The Cenation Leader has announced that he’ll be competing in WWE throughout the year before calling it a career at the end of 2025. Top names such as CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Randy Orton have expressed interest in sharing the ring with Cena one more time before he hangs his boots for good.

The Undisputed WWE Champion was also asked about potentially getting in the ring with Cena during an interview with Theonemona. Cody Rhodes noted that he is one of the people who has not expressed the same interest in a potential John Cena match as many other:

“One thing that’s been on my mind I think, when he announced he was retiring, is a lot of guys jumped to the line of, ‘I want to wrestle John.’ A lot of guys jumped to the ‘I want to do something with John.’ Of course I’m probably the one who didn’t hold his hand up, and that’s simply because John is everything to me.”

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I Don’t Love This Is It: Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes explained that John Cena is one of his biggest heroes and someone who he learned a lot from during his early years in WWE. According to the American Nightmare he almost dreads the idea of being tasked with defeating the 16-time world champion if the two do come face to face:

“There’s been so many guys I’m a product of, who I took a little something from. The most that I’ve taken from anybody ever would be from John. That was from driving those few years with him, seeing how he did his interactions with fans, seeing how he would do main events, seeing how he was the quarterback, the leader, all those things. So when I hear this is it, it’s still not fully for me.

I don’t love this is it, and I know it is. I know he means it when he says it, but I want to watch like a fan. I almost dread the idea of what that would look like, because when you’re up against John now, you’re tasked to beat John Cena in his final run. That’s why I’m not raising my hand to be in that spot.”

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CM Punk feels spoiled at getting to witness John Cena’s retirement tour up close.

The Second City Saint appeared on Pat McAfee show ahead of Saturday’s Royal Rumble PPV event. The former world champion talked about things like AJ Lee potentially being in the Rumble, Triple H being in charge of creative and more.

When asked about John Cena’s retirement tour and his feeling towards the Cenation Leader, CM Punk claimed that he loves Cena to death. Punk, who has previously expressed interest in facing John one more time before his retirement, also hoped that the two come face to face at the PPV this weekend:

“Ah, love [him] to death. I feel spoiled that I get to witness whatever journey he’s about to embark on. I think it’s exciting. I selfishly am looking forward to Saturday. Hopefully there’s a moment where me and him can have a moment. You know, but there’s just so many guys, so many bodies. I don’t know if it’s in the cards, but we’ll see.”

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We’re Still Doing It Too: CM Punk

CM Punk is part of a special group of wrestling veterans who started working in the business more than two decades ago and are still doing it at the highest level. Other names in the list includes people like Rey Mysterio, R Truth, and Randy Orton.

When asked how he feels about being part of this fraternity, Punk recalled running into Mysterio at this past Monday’s Raw. He explained that they all marvel at the longevity of their careers whenever they meet:

“I remember I walked into one of the locker rooms or something like that, and there’s just Rey Mysterio, you know what I mean? Every time I see Rey, it could be like an old guy thing, because every time I see Rey, or every time I see [R] Truth, like in the hallway, we all just look at each other. We just like, grab each other and just give each other a big hug. Like, ‘Hey man, look at us. This is crazy. Can you believe this?’ Because I’ve known those guys [for a long time].

I think I wrestled Rey [in] 2001. I’ve known him a quarter of a century. Truth, same thing. I knew him when I was doing Wednesday night TNA pay-per-views at Nashville fairgrounds. There’s a bunch of us that it’s just, it’s cool to look around and kind of go ‘Hey man look at us. We’re still here, we’re still doing it too.'”

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As John Cena embarks on his highly anticipated farewell tour in 2025, the WWE Universe reflects on the legacy of the 16-time world champion. Cena’s decision to dedicate an entire year to saying goodbye marks a departure from traditional wrestling retirements, and few are as qualified to weigh in as The Undertaker. On episode 49 of his Six Feet Under podcast, the Deadman shared his thoughts on Cena’s farewell and its broader implications for the wrestling industry.

“It’s a cool way for someone who meant so much to the business to go out. Fans get to give him his flowers, and he gets to say goodbye the right way.”

Cena’s farewell tour, which includes approximately 36 appearances across WWE events, is already drawing massive interest, with ticket sales spiking after his announcement that he’ll be participating in the 2025 Royal Rumble.

A Farewell Unlike Any Other

Undertaker praised Cena’s work ethic and impact on WWE, calling him a “workhorse” and acknowledging the thoughtfulness of his farewell. “Cena was a huge star for years. It’s really cool the way they’ve planned this out,” he said. Cena’s farewell contrasts sharply with retirements of the past, including those of Ric Flair and The Undertaker himself.

“For me, I couldn’t have done a farewell tour with my character. It wouldn’t have made sense for me to be hugging fans and saying goodbye. That wasn’t The Undertaker.”

His farewell came through a series of sporadic appearances, culminating in a cinematic match at WrestleMania 36 and a final goodbye at Survivor Series 2020.

The Future of Wrestling Retirements

Cena’s farewell might signal a shift in how wrestling retirements are approached, especially for top-tier stars. Undertaker believes this approach could become the new standard.

“I think this is the way of the future for wrestling retirements,” he said. “The less you see of my generation, the better—it’s time for new stars to shine.”

Cena’s tour exemplifies a blend of nostalgia and forward-thinking. By clearing his Hollywood schedule for the year, he’s giving fans one last chance to see him in action while helping WWE transition focus to its next generation of stars.

A Symbol of Gratitude

For WWE fans, Cena’s farewell tour is more than just a series of matches—it’s a chance to celebrate a career that defined an era. As The Undertaker pointed out, it’s a rare opportunity for a performer to leave on their own terms while giving back to the audience that made it all possible.

“It’s time for John to take his bow,” Undertaker concluded. “And he’s doing it in a way that honors the business and his fans.”

John Cena Shares More Details on his 2025 WWE Retirement Tour

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New TNA World Champion Joe Hendry is ready to take on all challengers, with WWE legend John Cena at the top of his list. Speaking to Busted Open Radio in his first interview since his victory at Genesis 2025, Hendry explained why he’s setting his sights on the 16-time world champion.

“[We are] in an era where anything is happen. And just before Genesis, Triple H tweeted about the show, Shawn Michaels tweeted the show, and John Cena posted the TNA logo on his Instagram. What kind of representative would I be for TNA if I didn’t call out John Cena?”

John Cena in TNA

A potential showdown with Cena would mean Hendry stepping up to the mic against Big Match John, a challenge that Hendry is “1000%” he can handle. While Hendry’s songs and promos have earned him a strong following, the TNA World Champion believes his best work is yet to come.

“I honestly believe that people haven’t seen what I can truly do on the microphone yet… and to me, John Cena is in the top-top echelon of talkers ever.”

John Cena’s Farewell Tour

Cena kicked off his farewell tour during WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix earlier this month by declaring for the Men’s Royal Rumble match. As part of his final year in the ring, Cena is expected to make between 30 to 40 WWE appearances. In addition to the Royal Rumble, he has been confirmed for Elimination Chamber on March 1, with plans underway for a major match at WrestleMania 41.

Could John Cena’s farewell to in-ring competition see him compete in TNA Wrestling? World Champion Nic Nemeth certainly hopes so. Speaking to The Takedown on SI, Nemeth said that Cena appearing for the promotion would be special, no matter who he worked with.

“As much as I would like to hog it, no matter who was in that moment with him, that would be cool as hell, because he’s done so much for so many.”

Nemeth compared Cena to Hiroshi Tanahashi, who is also on a retirement tour. With “everyone dying to get in the ring” with the icon, Nemeth believes Cena in TNA would be groundbreaking for the promotion.

“It’d be game-changing for [TNA]. It would just help us one more notch at kicking ass, if we got John here on that deal, on that partnership.”

Cena kicked off his farewell tour on WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix by declaring himself for the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match. In addition to the February 1, event, Cena has been announced for March’s Elimination Chamber PLE as well as WrestleMania 41. Several Superstars have put themselves forward as potential opponents, including The Miz, Randy Orton, and Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker.

WWE and TNA have announced a multi-year partnership, meaning fans can’t count out an appearance by John Cena in the Impact Zone. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on John Cena and what will be a massive send-off to the Greatest Of All Time.

John Cena has partnered with Roku Originals for a new series titled What Drives You. The show features Cena hitting the road with celebrity guests and their favorite vehicles, engaging in conversations on a variety of topics.

The trailer reveals several notable guests, including Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, singer Jelly Roll, and WWE stars Logan Paul and The Miz. The premiere episode spotlights Logan Paul, with the synopsis describing: “In Puerto Rico, John meets Logan Paul. They go for a drive in Logan’s Ford Bronco, talk about career highs and lows, and end up at Logan’s gym, where his brother, Jake Paul, is training for a fight.”

The Miz appears in the fourth episode, as detailed in the synopsis: “In Los Angeles, John visits his former WWE rival, The Miz. They hit the road in The Miz’s Tesla Model X Plaid and talk about how The Miz went from cast member on The Real World to WWE superstar.”

What Drives You is produced by ITV America’s Leftfield Pictures. Executive producer credits go to David George, Shawn Witt, Sean Moran, Jay Bienstock, Cena, and Dan Baime, while Sean Boyle oversees the series for Roku Originals.

Cena is currently on a retirement tour with WWE, working through December with up to 36 appearances, including competing in the Royal Rumble in two weeks.

Outside the ring, Cena has had a successful acting career with starring roles in Blockers and The Suicide Squad. He has also appeared in the Fast & Furious franchise, the comedy thriller Argylle, the Barbie movie, and had a guest-starring role in FX’s The Bear.

WWE Shares Behind-the-Scenes Footage from Netflix Premiere, Logan Paul Talks John Cena and The Rock

In a new video released on WWE’s YouTube channel, behind-the-scenes moments from the Netflix premiere of WWE RAW were showcased, featuring appearances by top stars. One highlight came when Logan Paul shared his admiration for John Cena and made bold comments about potential future matches.

Speaking about Cena’s presence at the event, Paul praised the 16-time world champion.

“Bro, John Cena is the best guy in the world, actually. He’s a guy who everyone meets and says, ‘That guy is the best guy in the world.’

If I go to heaven, God willing, I’m pretty sure John Cena will be there like, ‘Come on, buddy! Welcome to the club.’”

Logan Paul envisions John Cena welcoming him into the gates of heaven

Logan Paul vs. John Cena

When asked about the possibility of facing Cena in the ring, Paul expressed his respect but suggested he wanted a greater challenge.

“I think I’d hurt John, to be honest with you,” Paul said. “If I get in the ring with him, it’d be an honor. But I’m tired of beating up these legends, to be honest with you. I beat up on Roman.

I beat up on Cody. If I gotta beat up on John, I’ll do it, but I’d prefer a challenge, bro.”

The social media star-turned-WWE competitor also took a jab at Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, calling him the ultimate opponent. “Talk about Dwayne Johnson here, Final Boss? I’m the new boss. There’s a new man in town, bro, and his name’s Logan Paul.”

Paul’s comments, mixing confidence and reverence, continue to stir speculation about potential blockbuster matches, including showdowns with WWE legends like Cena or even The Rock.

John Cena has explained the importance of his super Cena run.

At the height of his WWE run, The Cenation leader was defeating opponents left and right. Despite not having a strong showing through the match John would end up winning all the major contests. A lot of the hardcore fans detested the fact that the end goal for any talents the company pushed at the time was to put over the 16-time world champion. Most of them got lost in the shuffle afterward as the creative didn’t really have any solid direction for them.

The wrestling veteran talked about this period of his career in a new interview with Collider while promoting his upcoming project What Drives You.

Being a 16-time world champion means Cena also lost the world title 16 times and he expressed the importance of his losses in elevating other talents and surprising fans. When asked which losses meant the most to him as a storyteller, John picked three from different periods of his career:

“Some of the ones that come to mind are certainly The Rock in Miami (at WrestleMania 28) was a fantastic loss; Kevin Owens’ debut (at Elimination Chamber 2015) was another great one that I thought was a really fun one; Rob Van Dam at Hammerstein Ballroom (at ECW One Night Stand in 2006). Anytime you can surprise people.”

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Sometimes You Got To Win A Lot: John Cena

Whenever Cena defied the odds and picked up another big victory, hardcore fans took to social media to vent their frustrations. The phrase ‘Cena Wins LOL’ became a synonym to everything the fans hated about his run.

During the interview, the Peacemaker star admitted that this was one of the ‘biggest hang-ups’ of his career. Though John Cena explained that his wins were important because he was in it for the ‘long haul’ and it made his losses that much more impactful:

“The way you make those losses impactful is sometimes you’ve got to win, and sometimes you’ve got to win a lot. Any time you can pass energy on to somebody, that’s kind of the life cycle of the business.

You come in an unknown and, hopefully, you get the flywheel spinning, you create all this energy on your way out, you pay it forward, you pass it off.”

John Cena kicked off his retirement tour by announcing his Royal Rumble entry at Raw’s Netflix premiere. You can check out the reported WrestleMania 41 plans for the wrestling veteran here.

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