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WWE star John Cena recently announced his 2025 retirement tour — will the recently retired David Arquette get back in the ring for one? Speaking to ClutchPoints about The Good Half, Arquette discussed his wrestling career. He praised Cena but also did not seem certain about his wrestling future. “Oh my gosh, I don’t know. […]

When discussing the success of his current run in WWE, Cody Rhodes routinely points to his long-time friend and mentor John Cena, who he turns to when he needs help or advice, going so far as to suggest that his current run is actually doing numbers that “The Face That Runs the Place” could only […]

As John Cena prepares to call it a career after two decades at the top of the WWE Universe, fans, pundits, and his fellow wrestlers alike have been feeling nostalgic about “The Champ,” strolling down memory lane to revisit all of his greatest moments. One such reminiscer who actually falls into all three categories is […]

As John Cena gears up for a major retirement tour in 2025, one of the biggest questions surrounding this final run is his status as a 16-time world champion, which is currently tied with Ric Flair for the most in WWE history. Would Paul “Triple H” Levesque consider giving “The Champ” one final run with […]

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Bayley looked like WWE’s next great babyface. Coming up in NXT with her inflatable buddies and signature ponytail, the friendlier half of The Boss ‘n’ Hug Connection made waves in 2019 when she turned heel in a major way, chopping off her signature hairstyle before taking […]

In the lead-up to his not-so-secret return to NXT to become a legitimate player on Shawn Michaels’ brand, Joe Hendry made headlines by declaring that he wanted a shot at John Cena before he hangs up his jorts for good. Now granted, this was before the leader of CeNation announced that he was going on […]

When John Cena formally announced that he was retiring from professional wrestling during a surprise segment in the middle of Money in the Bank, it sent shockwaves through the professional wrestling world. Fans quickly pulled up the announced WWE schedule to find their closest chance to catch “The Champ” in the ring once more, pundits […]

With John Cena’s retirement from professional wrestling officially announced for December of 2025, fans, wrestlers, and even the CCO of WWE, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, have been getting nostalgic about “The Face That Runs the Place” and his storied career. Discussing the 16-time champion’s decision to say goodbye and his overall impact on the business […]

When John Cena stepped into the ring in the middle of Money in the Bank and announced that he was retiring from professional wrestling in 2025, it caught the entire WWE Universe off guard. Some started hypothesizing about who should retire “The Champ,” others celebrated his accomplishments, and others still suggested he could end up […]

When Paul “Triple H” Levesque went out to the Money in the Bank post-show press conference to discuss WWE’s latest Premium Live Event, there was one question – other than about John Cena’s retirement -he just had to know was going to be asked by a member of the media in attendance: why didn’t Damian […]

Though they haven’t shared the ring in, oh, over a decade, CM Punk and John Cena will forever be linked together in the eyes of professional wrestling fans, as you can’t tell one of their stories without mentioning the other. So naturally, when Cena announced at Money in the Bank that he was calling it […]

After announcing that he was going to take as many questions as possible at the Money in the Bank press conference, the soon-to-be-retiring John Cena sat down at the podium to talk about his retirement, his relationship with the current WWE roster, and… Vince McMahon? That’s right, while most of the questions “The Champ” received […]

In the middle of the Money in the Bank, John Cena shocked the world by announcing that he is retirement from WWE, with his final match coming at the end of 2025, not at WrestleMania 41. Fans were shocked by the surprise announcement, excited that he has some nine months left in the ring, and […]

Folks, it’s official: John Cena is retiring from WWE… in 2025. That’s right, after being spotted in Toronto ahead of Money in the Bank, Trish Stratus brought out “The Face That Runs the Place” midway through the Canadian PLE to address the crowd and, as it turns out, his future in the squared circle. Carrying […]

Heading into WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes was not a fan of Roman Reigns. He hated the “Tribal Chief” for calling on help during their Mania match the year prior, disliked how The Rock tried to steal his main event despite winning the Royal Rumble, and really didn’t like how the “Final Boss” talked about his […]

What do John Cena and holidays have in common? They only come around a few times a year, and each one becomes more and more special as the years go on. Now sure, Cena did just have a pretty lengthy run in WWE last fall during the SAG-AFTRA strike and will inevitably do something for […]

Cody Rhodes has experienced a ton over his professional wrestling career. He’s been a golden boy son of a Hall of Famer who signed up with the world’s biggest promotion of all time, a mid-carder with a bad gimmick who asked for his release in a vastly different landscape, an indie Superstar who built up […]

John Cena may have gained fame thanks to the WWE, but that journey seems to be ending. Speaking to People, Cena reflected on his change in mentality. He is looking to stay healthy for decades — “I have my eyes set 40 years down the road,” he told the outlet. At the same time, he […]

Say his name, and he appears. After spending weeks as one of the most viral performers in the entirety of professional wrestling, Joe Hendry, who is currently under contract with TNA, made his shocking debut in NXT, answering Cody Rhodes’ call the week before to take part in a Battle Royal match to become the […]

Cody Rhodes is a red, white, and blue babyface. When he talks to his young fans, aka the “Little Nightmares,” he tells them to eat their vitamins and say their prayers, or that they should stay true to “hustle, loyalty, respect,” or whatever adage is appropriate at the time and not already taken by the […]

Though Cody Rhodes has only been the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for about a month, some fans have already questioned whether the life-long challenger really has what it takes to be a reigning and defending title holder, with some suggesting that maybe his babyface “undesirable to undeniable” schtick doesn’t work quite as well when he’s […]

Grayson Waller is not a fan of the UK. Need proof? Well, look no further than last summer, when, in an impromptu segment with John Cena at Money in the Bank, Waller marched out to boldly declare that if WWE has an international edition of WrestleMania, it’s not going to be in “The Champ’s” preferred […]

Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) wished his Barbie co-star John Cena a Happy Birthday. However, he did so while paying homage to an iconic WWE meme. He took to X on April 22 (a day early) to wish Cena a Happy Birthday. Liu, whose birthday is just three days prior, […]

John Cena spoke with Dax Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast about Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel’s feud. The feud between the two stars officially ended when The Rock showed up as Luke Hobbs in the mid-credits scene of last year’s Fast X, Variety reported. In November 2021, Diesel invited Johnson to join the cast […]

After failing to land a match at the “Showcase of the Immortals” following a series of Ls in key matches against Austin Theory and Solo Sikoa in 2023, John Cena still found a way to get into the action at WrestleMania 40, icing out the “Street Champ” before being put in his place by “The […]

Actor John Cena came out wearing…nothing…at the Oscars. During the presentation for Best Costume Design, the actor did this to pay homage to the streaker who ran on stage at the 46th Oscars in 1974. It was a famous moment when David Niven introduced Elizabeth Taylor, Variety reports. John Cena’s streaker dedication at the Oscars […]

While much of John Cena‘s current media blitz to help promote his Amazon movie Ricky Stanicky has been about his wrestling future, asking when he plans to hang up his boots, what he thinks about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s return, etc, the 16-time champion has had no issue talking about his past either, even his […]

When The Rock returned to WWE in 2011, it’s safe to say John Cena wasn’t a fan. Feuding with “The People’s Champion” in an incredibly personal feud that spread out over multiple WrestleManias, Cena made it his mission to let Rocky know part-timers like himself weren’t welcomed in his WWE, an ironic position considering he […]

Though it may be hard to recall now, as he’s since gone on to have one of the greatest in-ring careers in WWE history and has all but locked up a spot on the promotion’s Mount Rushmore, you wouldn’t know it by the way John Cena debuted all the way back in 2002, as his […]

Though some may quibble on the margins over semantics, an accepted fact of the WWE Universe is that John Cena has never had a proper heel run during his time on the main roster. Sure, he had some bad guy antics during his Doctor of Thuganomics-era, and was famously considered a heel when he traveled […]

In a move very few professional wrestling fans had on their 2023 bingo cards, John Cena and MJF appeared together at the premiere for the latter’s film The Iron Claw, looking buddy-buddy and even shaking hands as the duo celebrate transcending the squared-circle to become legitimate movie stars. Discussing what it was like to not […]

John Cena is a WWE icon. He also wants AEW star MJF to be as well. During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Cena reflected on meeting MJF at the premiere of The Iron Claw last year. Cena first acknowledged that while he is a WWE star for life, he still wanted to meet the […]

Injustice 2 Mobile now has a new character in the form of Peacemaker, played by WWE Superstar and Hollywood actor John Cena, as part of its growing roster of heroes, villains, and anti-heroes. Peacemaker is the newest member of the Flawed Justice Team, alongside Black Adam (played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) and Hawkman (played […]

During a candid interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” John Cena revealed a surprising insight into his decision-making process regarding a potential cameo appearance in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie. Despite his agency advising against the cameo role, Cena chose to follow his instincts rather than heed their guidance, Deadline reports. Cena expressed his belief that […]

John Cena has joined OnlyFans ahead of the premiere of his new film, Ricky Stanicky. That’s right, Cena is now on the subscription service as his character. It is a free subscription, and over five thousand users have subscribed. “You’ve found the verified OnlyFans account for Ricky Stanicky; renowned impersonator, philanthropist, investment banker, socialite, cancer […]

In the month since Vince McMahon announced his resignation from TKO following his naming in the Janel Grant lawsuit, there’s been a surprising number of members of the WWE Universe who have spoken out against the former Chairman of the Board. From Seth Rollins to Cody Rhodes, to Seth Rollins, again, and most recently, Randy […]

In a bold move reflecting the current tumult within the wrestling world, WWE 2K24, the latest entry in the renowned wrestling video game series, has revised its cover for the special edition celebrating 40 Years of WrestleMania. The game’s cover initially featured Brock Lesnar prominently among wrestling legends such as Roman Reigns, The Rock, and […]

Before Becky Lynch was a Grand Slam Champion, a WrestleMania main eventer, “The Man,” or even a Four Horsewomen, she was a girl from Ireland with a degree from Dublin Institute of Technology who dreamed of being a WWE Superstar. Initially signing with NXT back in 2013 and settling on an “Irish Lass Kicker” gimmick […]

With the Royal Rumble rapidly approaching, one of the biggest questions surrounding the WWE Universe is which performers, male or female, should make a surprise appearance in the over-the-top-rope battle royal matches. From fresh debuts, to NXT call-ups, and even unimaginable returns, there’s a reason why the Rumble is Michael Cole’s favorite event of the […]