Dave Bautista has clarified that he would never embark on a retirement tour like John Cena, who is preparing for a year-long farewell in 2025. In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Bautista emphasized that he respects Cena and the personal connection he wishes to create with fans, but feels such public farewells would be disingenuous to him. Bautista retired in April 2019 after a quiet exit following his match against Triple H at WrestleMania 35, contrasting sharply with Cena's upcoming grand farewell. He stated, 'I would never do this. I couldn’t. It would feel uncomfortable to me,' expressing discomfort with accolades and the idea of seeking fan approval. Bautista acknowledged the rivalry perceived by fans but insisted there is none between him and Cena, affirming their mutual respect. He reiterated his desire to retire on his terms, having announced his retirement casually on Instagram without any fanfare.