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John Cena retirement match |
WWE legend John Cena is expected to officially retire from in-ring competition by the end of 2025, bringing an end to his iconic and era-defining wrestling career. According to recent reports, plans are being laid out for Cena’s final WWE match, which could take place this December in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.
😖John Cena’s Final WWE Match Reportedly Set for December 13 in Boston
WrestleVotes recently shared key insights during a Q&A session with Sportskeeda Senior Editor Bill Apter, suggesting that Cena’s final match may be scheduled for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025, in Boston. While WWE has yet to officially confirm the news, the speculation continues to gain momentum.
😢Chris Van Vliet Confirms Rumors of “John Cena’s Last Match” Event
On a recent episode of his "Ask CVV" segment on the Insight Podcast, popular wrestling journalist Chris Van Vliet backed up the circulating rumors. Van Vliet stated he would be "shocked if Cena’s final match doesn't happen in Boston." He also mentioned hearing that the special event could be titled “John Cena’s Last Match”, potentially featuring a full card of matches leading up to Cena’s farewell bout.
“We've seen a lot of rumors about this. I think a lot of these rumors have a lot of truth to them. I would be shocked, shocked, if it's not in Boston. And I've also heard the rumors that it's just going to be called ‘John Cena's Last Match,’ so just a card with other matches on it. But then John Cena's last match will be on it, and the entire show would be called that,” Van Vliet said.
What’s Next for John Cena Before His Retirement?
Before his rumored farewell match, John Cena is scheduled to appear on WWE SmackDown this Friday. He is also set to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at WWE Backlash 2025, making it one of the most highly anticipated matches of the year.
As WWE gears up for Cena’s emotional send-off, fans can expect more details to be revealed in the coming months. If the retirement match does happen in Boston, it would mark a fitting end to a legendary career that began more than two decades ago.