John Cena Faces WWE Champion Mysterio Challenge Amid Retirement Talks

John Cena remains a polarizing figure in WWE, known for his tough promo style that pushes younger talent like Roman Reigns to improve, as former WWE star Baron Corbin noted. Despite his supportive mentoring on the microphone, Cena has been accused by Jake Hager (formerly Jack Swagger) of using backstage influence to avoid losing matches, which affected Hager’s early WWE run. As Cena nears retirement, speculation surrounds his remaining matches, including a potential bout for the Intercontinental Championship against current titleholder Dominik Mysterio, who is eager to face Cena and test his pursuit of becoming a Grand Slam Champion. Cena’s upcoming matches still draw significant attention, including a historically significant WrestlePalooza PLE event and a first-time showdown with social media star Logan Paul. While Cena’s career has had its controversies, his impact on WWE’s younger generation and his final run in the ring continue to be major storylines for fans and wrestlers alike.