John Cena Announces His WWE Retirement Plans at 2024 Money in the Bank

WWE presented Money in the Bank in front of a packed Toronto crowd, thrilling fans with the night’s action. Trish Stratus hosted the event, and while her appearance was expected, the special guest she introduced was a surprise.

Trish began by reflecting on her WWE career before introducing John Cena. A decibel meter was set up beside the ring, hinting that fans were in for a loud reaction.

John Cena entered the ring and quickly made a significant announcement: his retirement from WWE. The crowd’s response was immediate and mixed, with strong emotions both for and against the idea of never seeing him wrestle again.

Cena explained his decision, praising WWE as the hottest ticket in town and acknowledging the company’s past challenges. He chose Canada for this announcement because of the dedicated, hardcore fans who have always supported WWE, no matter the circumstances. “Canadians always show up,” Cena remarked.

Cena said that 2025 will see many firsts for WWE, like RAW on Netflix, and he said he will be there. Then he said there will be many lasts for John Cena. He said that WrestleMania 41 will be the last WrestleMania he will compete in. He said that he will go into more details about his retirement in the press conference after the show.

This announcement marks the end of one of the greatest in-ring careers of all time. John Cena paved the way for many and later moved to Hollywood, where his name became even more valuable, as any injury could delay a filming schedule and cost studios millions.

John Cena will be missed in WWE, but his legacy will remain in the WWE Universe forever.

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