John Cena’s Farewell Tour is nearing its conclusion, with only a handful of dates remaining before it ends in December 2025. The tour has captivated fans with significant moments, including Cena’s heel turn, his record-breaking 17th World Championship, The Rock’s highly anticipated return, The Champ’s switch back to a heroic character, and Brock Lesnar’s comeback at SummerSlam 2025. Throughout the tour, Cena has engaged in high-profile rivalries against Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, R-Truth, and is presently feuding with Logan Paul.
Uncertainty Surrounds John Cena’s Final Opponent Selection
The identity of John Cena’s last opponent has yet to be confirmed, as WWE aims to deliver a match that honors the star’s storied career in a meaningful way. Given the tour’s significance, Cena’s final bout is expected to carry considerable emotional and narrative weight. Although many wrestlers have expressed interest in participating, only selected opponents will be featured in the Farewell Tour lineup.
On the Dirty Sheets Wrestling Informer Podcast, insider Billi Bhatti shared new information about the ongoing selection process, revealing that WWE has decided against including AJ Styles among Cena’s Farewell Tour adversaries. Other rumored contenders included Kevin Owens and Adam Copeland (known as Edge), but Owens is sidelined due to injury, and Copeland currently competes in AEW, removing them from WWE’s plans.
“As for who his opponents will be, I have absolutely no idea what they are planning to do. What I know they’re not doing is they are no longer doing John Cena versus AJ Styles.” —Billi Bhatti, Wrestling Insider
“Kevin Owens was another one, but Kevin Owens is injured. Adam Copeland — Edge — is no longer in the company.” —Billi Bhatti, Wrestling Insider
From this, it is clear WWE is focusing on a different roster of challengers to face Cena before the tour concludes. Fans can expect matches against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris 2025, followed by a much-anticipated reunion match featuring Brock Lesnar at WrestlePalooza in September 2025.
Additional Wrestling News Highlights
In other wrestling developments, Karrion Kross made a shocking return at a GCW event, aggressively targeting a former WWE star to make his presence known in the independent scene. Meanwhile, Mercedes Mone expressed her ambitions to star in the Fast & Furious film franchise after her recent role in a Christmas movie.
AEW announced an upcoming UK tour that will arrive sooner than expected, signaling the company’s intent to expand its international presence. WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi publicly criticized WWE for what he perceives as disrespect towards Bret Hart, a legendary figure in wrestling history.
One WWE star recently lost a major championship despite not being pinned or submitting during the match, an unusual outcome in professional wrestling. Additionally, an AEW champion addressed the future of his tag team following his partner’s injury, while a former WWE star reflected publicly on retirement three years after their final WWE appearance.
Lastly, a WWE title once thought to be abandoned is set to be relocated to NXT, providing renewed opportunity and exposure within WWE’s developmental brand.
What These Changes Mean for John Cena’s Farewell Tour
The removal of AJ Styles from the opponents‘ list underscores the challenges WWE faces in aligning star availability, injuries, and company affiliations with their long-term storytelling goals. John Cena’s Farewell Tour remains a major event for the promotion, emphasizing signature moments and rivalries designed to pay tribute to his lasting legacy. As the tour proceeds, excitement and speculation about Cena’s ultimate final bout continue to build, making the closing chapters highly anticipated by the wrestling community.
