Well, folks, you might not be able to see him, but you better believe you’ll feel him in 2025—36 times, to be exact! Yes, the man who can never be seen, the Doctor of Thuganomics himself, John Cena, has finally shed some light on just how many more times you’ll be able to witness him in the squared circle before he hangs up those iconic jorts for good.
During a surprise appearance at Money in the Bank 2024, Cena didn’t come to drop a Five Knuckle Shuffle—he came to drop a bombshell. Announcing his retirement tour, Cena made it clear that the end of 2025 would also mark the end of his legendary WWE career. But just how many dates would that tour consist of? Fans have been itching to know, and now we have the answer, straight from the man himself.
In a chat with Collider, Cena confirmed the specifics: 2025 is all about the fans. “I am retiring in 2025, and I start that farewell tour in January, and I’ll end it in December,” Cena said with the kind of confidence you’d expect from a 16-time world champion. “It’s gonna be right around 36 dates around the world to pay thanks and gratitude to the WWE audiences.” That’s right—36 dates, 36 chances to bid farewell to one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time.
Now, for those wondering if Cena’s commitments to Hollywood would interfere with this monumental tour—rest easy. Cena assured fans that while filming for Season 2 of “Peacemaker” will indeed keep him busy through 2024, he’s cleared his 2025 calendar for one final, epic lap around the globe with WWE. And yes, WrestleMania 41 will mark his last hurrah on the Grandest Stage of Them All—a moment sure to bring a tear to even the toughest fan’s eye.
As for what’s next after the retirement tour? That’s still up in the air. But one thing’s for sure: Cena’s legacy in WWE will be cemented, and you won’t be seeing him pop up anywhere else. Even AEW’s Chris Jericho, a man known for his own legendary career moves, can’t imagine Cena stepping foot in any other promotion. Cena and WWE are like peanut butter and jelly—inseparable, and always a crowd favorite.
So, mark your calendars, folks, because 2025 is going to be a year to remember. It’s time to celebrate the champ, because he will be here—at least for a little while longer.