On Saturday night, John Cena’s world domination finally came to an end when he announced his retirement and the reasons behind it. “But in John Cera’s case, it’s been repeated since the year began – 2025 really was it.” (Yahoo Sports, PAR 1). 

Cena went on a 12-month retirement tour to ensure a proper ending of his career. Unfortunately, now that the full picture from the WWE has been given, the way it was shaped wound up rougher than many had hoped. 

John Cena wrapped up his career with a loss to Gunther: “a fitting end to one of the most accomplished careers of all time and a proper hand-off to the next generation.” (Yanco Sports, PAR 1). This final match allowed people to take a moment of reflection and recognize just how much Cena has helped shape wrestling forever. He announced how physically and personally demanding the sport was becoming. Wrestling at such a high level requires a certain amount of strength, speed, and endurance. Cena has acknowledged that it becomes harder to maintain as he ages. 

Did you know that he is 48 years old? After more than 20 years in the ring, his body has endured countless hours of training, injuries, and constant travel. 

Instead of continuous attempts to relive his career peaks, he decided it was finally time to give his body the rest it so desperately needs. John Cena’s wrestling legacy will never be forgotten, and Saturday night was just a reminder to fans how he has shaped the sport forever.