Wrestling Legend John Cena Announces WWE Retirement Effective in 2025

Mike McDaniel | Jul 6, 2024

John Cena fires up the crowd during the WWE Fastlane pro wrestling event Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. / Hali Tauxe/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Professional legend John Cena surprised fans inside of Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday night by walking to the ring with a special announcement.

The wrestling legend then took the mic and made his future wrestling plans known at WWE's Money in the Bank pay-per-view event.

"Why am I here?" Cena began, as fans started cheering. "Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE," Cena said, as the crowd gave him a standing ovation.

"Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE."

John Cena announced that he is retiring from the WWE in 2025.

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The 47-yead-old Cena, a record 16-time world champion, will take the ring in the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania one final time next year before calling it a career.

Cena is always must-see television when he contends, but 2025 will be even more meaningful as the wrestling legend takes center stage for one final time.