John Cena continues his highly anticipated retirement journey, with the John Cena Farewell Tour remaining WWE appearances now down to 21 after his recent SmackDown return. On the heels of WrestleMania 41 and a string of victories, WWE fans are coming to terms with the final chapter of Cena’s legendary in-ring career as next year’s December endpoint approaches.
Countdown to Cena’s Final Matches Accelerates
The retirement tour for the current Undisputed WWE Champion, known as “The Franchise Player,” initially included 36 scheduled dates, ending in December 2025. Cena made headlines by defeating Cody Rhodes to become champion at WrestleMania 41 before notching major wins over Randy Orton at Backlash and R-Truth at Saturday Night’s Main Event. His participation in a high-profile tag team contest, teaming with Logan Paul versus Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes at the Money in the Bank event in Los Angeles, underscores the spotlight on his remaining WWE appearances.
Recent reports indicated Cena would have 22 matches left after his WrestleMania run. However, following his involvement in the most recent SmackDown, that number has now dropped to just 21. For supporters who have followed him through Backlash, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and countless other spectacles, the realization that this era is ending has created a sense of disappointment and nostalgia regarding his illustrious legacy as “The Last Real Champion.”
Cena Predicts Logan Paul’s Championship Future
On the latest SmackDown, John Cena stood in the ring alongside “The Maverick” Logan Paul, building anticipation for their team’s clash against longtime adversaries. During an intense promo, Cena offered high praise to Paul and spoke confidently about his future in WWE.
“This is your future. I take this home. He takes that to the top. The last real champion and the Moment Maker, the One of One, the Inevitable, future face of the WWE. Bakersfield, humble yourselves for the humblest, the future World Heavyweight Champion, Logan Paul.”
—John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion
Following the promo, Cena and Paul launched a pre-match assault on Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, raising the stakes for their headline matchup at Money in the Bank 2025. The outcome of this blockbuster tag team encounter will likely have repercussions, as fans speculate whether Cena’s experience will be decisive or if the younger superstars will steal the spotlight during his farewell.
What Awaits as Cena’s Departure Nears?
As the countdown shrinks to just 21 John Cena Farewell Tour remaining WWE appearances, the significance for WWE, its audience, and wrestling history becomes clear. Upcoming matches will not only celebrate Cena’s storied career but could help establish the next generation, including Logan Paul, as top contenders in WWE. Supporters can expect intense drama, growing anticipation, and a fitting sendoff for one of the sport’s most enduring icons before his final appearance in December 2025.
