JOHN Cena shocked WWE fans after announcing his retirement in 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know about him and his plans.
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Who is John Cena?
John Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor and television presenter.
He was born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts.
His father is former Chaotic Wrestling ring announcer John Joseph Cena.
Cena developed an early interest in bodybuilding and later pursued a career in wrestling.
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In 1998 he moved to California to pursue a career in bodybuilding and switched to professional wrestling in 1999.
He made his WWE debut in 2002 and quickly rose to fame, becoming a multiple world champion.
Cena began his acting career in 2006, starring in The Marine.
However, his acting career only took off in 2018.
Since then, he has played roles in Trainwreck (2015), Blockers (2018), Bumblebee (2018), F9 (2021) and The Suicide Squad (2021).
He is known for his extensive charitable work, especially with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Cena holds the record for the most wishes granted by a single individual, granting more than 650 wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
He has become world champion 16 times since joining WWE in 2001.
When will John Cena retire?
John Cena announced his retirement from WWE on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
His announcement came as a shock after he confirmed in April 2024 that he did not plan to retire from professional wrestling.
His last competition in the ring will be in 2025, as part of a farewell tour.
His plan is to fight in up to 40 events throughout 2025, including Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 41.
If you want to be a part of this one last time, we’ll do as much as we can and fight everyone and hope you come and have fun.
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What did John Cena say in his retirement speech?
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John Cena made a surprise appearance at the WWE promotion’s “Money in the Bank” event in Toronto.
He said of his retirement: “Tonight I officially announce my retirement from WWE.
“I’ve been doing this for a while now, I’ve been with WWE for over two decades.
“And in that period I saw incredible waves of prosperity like the ones we have now.
“It’s when no one knows your name, no one wants to be your friend and only the most dedicated and hardcore fans stick by your side.
“In all these years, one of the most important and impressive things I learned was whether WWE was hot or cold, the Canadians always showed up.”
“WWE is the hottest ticket in town, without a doubt. And I also saw tremendous difficulties.
“The 2025 Royal Rumble will be my last.
“The 2025 elimination chamber will be my last.
“And I’m here tonight to announce that in Las Vegas, Wrestlemania 2025 will be the last Wrestlemania I compete in.
“I want to say thank you.
“People say they are leaving and two years later they come back.
“I want to clear things up now, I’m done.
“If you want to be a part of this one last time, we will do as much as we can and fight with everyone and hope you come and enjoy the fun.”
After his speech, fans began chanting “thank you Cena”, to which he responded with “What an incredible gesture of kindness”.
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