John Cena Nears WWE Retirement with Final Matches Against AJ Styles, Possibility of Brock Lesnar Reignited

John Cena is approaching the end of his WWE career with just five appearances left before his retirement in December 2025. Fans and insiders have speculated about who Cena's final opponent will be, with names like Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, and Kurt Angle frequently mentioned. Lesnar, who defeated Cena recently at Wrestlepalooza, is considered a likely candidate for Cena's last match due to the way their recent match was booked. AJ Styles will face Cena at Crown Jewel in October, a match teased by Cena himself on social media and eagerly anticipated by fans. WWE legend Kurt Angle has expressed admiration for Cena and suggested he should be Cena's final opponent, highlighting their historic connection from Cena's debut. Additionally, there is fan interest in a potential match against Matt Cardona and speculation about Edge possibly returning from AEW to face Cena, though his availability remains uncertain.