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John Cena’s legendary WWE run is coming to an end.
After over 20 years with the WWE, Cena announced that he was retiring from wrestling after 2025.
According to Cena, he plans to join the WWE on their move to Netflix and plans to wrestle his final match at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
“Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE.”
“This farewell does not end tonight…RAW makes history next year when it moves to Netflix…that is history that is first, and I will be there…2025 Royal Rumble will be my last, the 2025 Elimination Chamber will be my last, and I am hear to announce that in Las Vegas WrestleMania 2025 will be the last WrestleMania I will compete in.”
BREAKING NEWS: John Cena announced at #MITB he will retire from in-ring competition in 2025.#ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/6TPnYI5iU2
— WWE (@WWE) July 7, 2024
Fans immediately began loudly chanting “Thank You, Cena” as a tribute to the popular WWE superstar.
Very LOUD “Thank You Cena” chants for the GOAT. ❤️ #ThankYouCena | #MITB pic.twitter.com/xABNun40eY
— PW Chronicle (@_PWChronicle) July 7, 2024
WrestleMania in Las Vegas is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium on April 19th and April 20th.