John Cena has officially made another major announcement regarding his ongoing WWE retirement tour. Ahead of this week’s SmackDown in Lyon, France, the 16-time World Champion confirmed that he will officially hang up his boots this December.
Cena, who announced earlier this year that he would wrestle just 36 appearances before retiring, is now down to his final stretch. Following his latest appearance on SmackDown in Dublin, Ireland, The Cenation Leader has just 10 dates left on his farewell run.
Speaking via WWE France’s official Instagram page, Cena hyped up his upcoming appearance in Lyon, even calling the city’s crowd “the best in WWE history.” This echoes his recent praise for international fans during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Cena’s Upcoming Matches & Final WWE Date
One of Cena’s biggest remaining matches will be against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris, which will leave him with only eight appearances left between September and December.
His final WWE match has been officially confirmed for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.
✅ Confirmed Dates for John Cena’s Farewell Tour (Remaining Schedule)
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September 5: SmackDown – Chicago, Illinois
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September 15: Raw – Lowell, Massachusetts
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September 20: Wrestlepalooza – Indianapolis, Indiana
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October 11: Crown Jewel – Perth, Australia
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November 29: Survivor Series – San Diego, California
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December 13: Saturday Night’s Main Event – Boston, Massachusetts (Final Match)
Two additional dates are expected to be added, possibly in October and November, though WWE has yet to confirm.
🔚 Final Thoughts
With only a handful of appearances left, every Cena match is now a must-watch moment for fans. From a dream clash with Logan Paul in Paris to his emotional farewell in Boston, WWE is treating Cena’s retirement tour as one of the biggest storylines of the year.
The countdown has officially begun for the final days of John Cena’s legendary career.
