John Cena Announces Final WWE Retirement for 2025

John Cena, the Undisputed WWE Champion, has announced he will retire from in-ring competition at the end of 2025, citing age and physical decline as the primary reasons. Cena stated his retirement is final and not a publicity stunt, aiming to break the wrestling industry's cycle of repeated retirements and comebacks. Currently on a farewell tour, with his last match scheduled for December, Cena has recently been honored at an event in Saudi Arabia and made a high-profile appearance at Wimbledon 2025. He credits his 25-year career longevity to evolving his character and embracing vulnerability and storytelling to connect with fans. After retiring, Cena intends to remain involved with WWE in a non-wrestling role and hopes his decision will inspire other performers to prioritize health and family. Cena emphasized that his retirement is motivated by personal well-being and respect for the sport.