WWE Legend John Cena Announces Retirement from In-Ring Competition
WWE legend John Cena, a 16-time champion and future Hall of Famer, has announced his retirement from in-ring competition. At the Money in the Bank Pay Per View in Canada, Cena revealed that 2025 would be his final year in professional wrestling.
Cena's retirement marks the end of an era. His 23-year career with the main roster saw him win the WWE championship 13 times and the world heavyweight title three times, tying him with Ric Flair for the most top title wins in WWE history.
Cena's last match was against Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel 2023, where he lost after taking 10 Samoan Spikes. He has headlined five WrestleManias, but his last victory came in 2017.
Cena's career began in 2001 with Ohio Valley Wrestling. He debuted on WWE television in 2002, answering Kurt Angle's open challenge. As The Doctor of Thuganomics, Cena won the US Championship at WrestleMania 20 and the WWE title at WrestleMania 21.
Cena has faced and defeated some of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history, including Triple H, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Edge. He has also had memorable matches with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Cena's retirement is a significant moment in WWE history. He has been the face of the company for over a decade and has helped to shape the modern era of professional wrestling.
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