John Cena, who has long insisted that he does not select his own wrestling opponents, appears to be reconsidering as he may now be choosing his farewell opponent in WWE. This shift comes ahead of a major match announcement, stirring questions about how his final bouts will be arranged.
John Cena Selects AJ Styles for Crown Jewel 2025
Historically, Cena maintained that he only faces challengers who step up to his open calls, avoiding picking opponents himself. When asked about his match against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris, Cena emphasized that he does not handpick adversaries but invites anyone willing to compete. This stance included his earlier statement that he would not choose his final opponent.
Despite this, indications are changing. A match between Cena and AJ Styles, once considered unlikely, is now officially set for WWE’s Crown Jewel event in October 2025. The match announcement followed Cena’s social media engagement, where he solicited fan opinions on a potential showdown with Styles. Fans responded enthusiastically, though Cena did not address the possibility during the subsequent WWE RAW broadcast.
Triple H confirmed the match on social media, tweeting:
“.@JohnCena vs. @AJStylesOrg is a match we all want to see. And at #WWECrownJewel…we will.”
— Triple H, WWE Executive
The official bout is scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, with broadcast coverage across ESPN and Netflix.
Speculation has risen that Cena might be reclaiming creative control over his farewell matches, similar to his involvement in shaping segments such as the one mocking CM Punk’s 2014 Pipebomb. If true, this may mark a significant departure from his previous declarations and hint that Cena could indeed decide who he faces in his final WWE match.
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The decision by John Cena to handpick AJ Styles as his next opponent breaks from his usual approach and may signal a new era in how his farewell matches are handled. This development could reshape the final chapter of his illustrious WWE career by allowing Cena to exert greater influence over match dynamics and legacy-defining moments. Fans and industry insiders alike will be watching closely as Crown Jewel 2025 approaches, eager to see how this pivotal bout unfolds and what it means for Cena’s future outside the ring.
.@JohnCena vs. @AJStylesOrg is a match we all want to see. And at #WWECrownJewel…we will.
Saturday, October 11 on @espn & @netflix. https://t.co/PhF5NM6AoC pic.twitter.com/Z7nsRuXwTb
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 23, 2025
