Rob Van Dam has proposed that The Rock should return to WWE for John Cena’s Final WWE Match, which is scheduled during Cena’s Farewell Tour in 2025. Van Dam believes a showdown between John Cena and The Rock would be the most significant match WWE could promote to honor Cena’s impending retirement.
Years earlier, at ECW One Night Stand 2006, Rob Van Dam famously defeated John Cena for the WWE Championship at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. That victory remains a memorable moment in WWE history, marked by a hostile crowd that Cena had never faced before. Now, nearly two decades later, Cena is set to conclude his illustrious career with marquee matches, reflecting on key rivals and memorable moments from his past.
Rob Van Dam Recommends a Third Match Between Cena and The Rock as Farewell’s Highlight
In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Rob Van Dam revealed he was close to participating in a one-time match with John Cena as a part of Cena’s Farewell Tour. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, he had to withdraw from the potential bout. Van Dam then emphasized to the interviewers that The Rock would be the prime opponent for Cena’s final chapter in WWE.
Van Dam pointed out that The Rock’s involvement would elevate the match to an unparalleled level because he was integral to some of Cena’s most pivotal career moments, including his heel turn in March. Since then, The Rock has been absent from WWE television, making his potential return even more impactful.
“The Rock. The Rock, The Rock, The Rock. That’s definitely as big as you can go, bro. Where are you going to go from there?” Van Dam said, rather matter-of-factly.
Insights on Cena’s Upcoming Wrestlepalooza Conflict with Brock Lesnar
John Cena is also scheduled to face Brock Lesnar on September 20 at Wrestlepalooza, WWE’s first premium live event broadcast on ESPN. This encounter, dubbed One Final Time, marks Lesnar’s first WWE match in two years and stands as another major rivalry in Cena’s career. Rob Van Dam shared his perspective on Lesnar’s importance to the wrestling world.
“Brock is like, next to The Rock–he definitely is one of the biggest stars. I’ve been a fan of Brock. He brought credibility to the sport by being the WWE and the UFC Heavyweight Champion,” RVD said. “He’s the man. He’s the guy I want people to go up to and ask if wrestling is fake [laughs]. He’s an animal. And so, whatever you can do with him creatively, I hope it’s good. So, I would like to see him and Cena go at it, and then I would like to see him and The Rock go at it.”
Van Dam’s comments underline Brock Lesnar’s unique stature, with his success bridging the worlds of UFC and WWE, enhancing his reputation as a credible and dominant competitor. This clash adds substantial excitement to Cena’s Farewell Tour as he faces another formidable adversary before retirement.
John Cena’s Farewell Tour and Possible Future WWE Developments
John Cena’s Farewell Tour will culminate in December 2025 after several high-profile matches, including the Wrestlepalooza encounter in Indianapolis. The tour has been characterized by nostalgia, significant opponents, and a celebration of Cena’s career highlights. Alongside his battles with Lesnar and potential final match against The Rock, Cena has been revisiting his legacy with matches that revisit pivotal rivalries.
The suggestion that The Rock returns for Cena’s final bout carries considerable weight due to their shared history and the magnitude of their previous encounters, which have been essential in solidifying Cena’s place in WWE lore. Bringing The Rock back would not only captivate longtime fans but also provide a fitting close to Cena’s in-ring journey.
Meanwhile, Rob Van Dam himself has been active outside the ring, recently attending the Venice Film Festival to promote The Smashing Machine, a biopic about UFC veteran Mark Kerr, highlighting his continued involvement in projects beyond wrestling.
The anticipation surrounding John Cena’s last matches continues to grow as fans await to see whether WWE’s biggest stars will step back into the ring to give The Last Real Champion a memorable send-off.
