WWE Superstar John Cena announced at Money in the Bank this past weekend that he is ready to hang up his boots in 2025. At the premium live event, Cena made a surprise appearance on the show, thrilling fans in Toronto, Canada.
Cena announced that he will retire from WWE in-ring competition in 2025. He revealed plans for a retirement tour throughout the year, from his appearance on RAW’s first episode on Netflix in January 2025 to Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. He said fans would see him in the ring for the last time at these events. However, he did clarify at the press conference that his retirement tour doesn’t conclude at WrestleMania 41 next year.
As John Cena gears up for his 2025 retirement tour, a question that’s lingered for years resurfaces: will fans finally see a darker side of Cena? For a decade, from 2005 to 2015, Cena reigned as the undisputed face of WWE. He led the promotion’s transition from the Attitude Era to the PG Era.
While Cena’s dedication was undeniable, his heroic persona often drew criticism, with some fans wanting to see a darker side of Cena. This desire isn’t entirely new; Cena’s early “Doctor of Thuganomics” gimmick showcased a different, edgier side. However, that side largely vanished as he came to the top.
With Cena embarking on his final chapter, will WWE capitalize on this long-standing fan request? Will they allow Cena to embrace a darker persona before he hangs up his boots?
John Cena discusses potential heel turn for retirement tour in 2025
Following WWE Money in the Bank, John Cena appeared at the post-show press conference, where he clarified many details about his retirement. However, among the questions asked was whether he plans to turn heel during his retirement tour in 2025. He stated, “I don’t know how much impact that would have. That goes heavily against what I value. I think you would see through it. Our fans have a great bullsh*t meter.”
It will be interesting to see which version of John Cena fans will experience during his retirement tour in 2025. Will they see the beloved heroic figure who defined an era or catch glimpses of ‘Doctor of Thuganomics’? Only time will tell.
