US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced his retirement from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. The 47-year-old made the surprise announcement during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada.
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Cena, who transitioned into acting 18 years ago, revealed that his final in-ring competition will take place in 2025 as part of a farewell tour. Often regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Cena achieved world champion status 16 times since joining WWE in 2001.
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“Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE,” Cena told fans in Toronto, who responded with surprise and chants of “thank you Cena.” He replied, “What an incredible gesture of kindness.”
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Dressed in a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “The Last Time is Now” and his trademark “jorts” [denim shorts], Cena expressed his gratitude to WWE fans for “letting me play in the house that you built for so many years.”
In a subsequent press conference, Cena shared that while he feels “at my end” physically, he intends to remain part of the WWE family in some capacity.
Cena made his acting debut in 2006 with the film The Marine and has since secured roles in several big-budget movies, including The Suicide Squad, Fast & Furious 9, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The star has been performing in WWE part-time since 2018, following the success of his acting career.
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