In recent days, reports have surfaced that John Cena’s opponent for WWE WrestleMania 41 will likely be Logan Paul. Cena is gearing up to start his retirement tour, which will kick off in January. The 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion announced his plans to retire from the promotion in 2025. In July, he shared that his retirement tour would run from January to December, with him expected to make around 35-40 appearances.
WWE has confirmed several of these appearances, including Cena’s appearance on the debut episode of WWE RAW on Netflix, which is set to air on January 6. With his retirement tour just days away, fans have speculated about who should face him at his final WrestleMania.
Many fans believe Randy Orton should be Cena’s opponent, given their longstanding rivalry. Cena is also considered a potential opponent for Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. Amid this buzz, reports indicate that WWE has discussed the idea of a Logan Paul vs. John Cena match at WrestleMania. However, the creative team has strongly opposed the idea.
Backstage drama over John Cena vs. Logan Paul at WWE WrestleMania 41
WrestleVotes reports that WWE has discussed a potential Logan Paul vs. John Cena match at WrestleMania 41. However, the idea has sparked mixed reactions. The creative team’s primary concern is that Paul should not be Cena’s final WrestleMania opponent.
Since debuting in 2022, Logan Paul has consistently impressed in matches at the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and against top WWE Superstars like Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton. Additionally, Paul has proven himself against the best in WWE. Despite his strong record, the creative team is reluctant to have Paul face Cena at WrestleMania. However, it’s possible that WWE has plans for a showdown between the two at some point in 2025, just not at the biggest show of the year.
It will be interesting to see what unfolds during John Cena‘s appearance on the debut episode of RAW on Netflix, especially with Logan Paul set to confront him. Paul was announced as the newest member of the red brand ahead of its Netflix premiere.
