Seth Rollins has publicly called for a John Cena potential retirement match with Seth Rollins, suggesting he wants another showdown before Cena steps away from professional wrestling. The call out comes as Cena enters the final stretch of his career, raising anticipation about a possible high-stakes match between two of WWE’s major stars.
Rollins Reflects on Notorious 2015 Incident with John Cena
Seth Rollins and John Cena last shared the ring in a significant clash during a 2015 episode of WWE RAW, a match that became infamous when Rollins unintentionally broke Cena’s nose with a forceful knee to the face. The event left Cena temporarily disfigured but he continued to compete, earning respect and attention from WWE fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
Reflecting on that moment nearly a decade later, Rollins referenced the altercation while speaking to ET Now, expressing a wish to revisit the rivalry and potentially recreate that dramatic moment in what could be Cena’s retirement run. Rollins said,
“This knee’s coming for you, John. You watch out, alright?”
—Seth Rollins, WWE Superstar
Rollins Offers Apologies but Maintains Competitive Edge
Shortly after the original incident, Seth Rollins appeared on The Game Mornings in 2016 to discuss his feelings about breaking Cena’s nose. In that interview, Rollins emphasized the seriousness of the injury, admitted to repeatedly apologizing, and noted the risks involved in high-intensity matches. Still, the experience did not diminish his competitive drive.
“I broke John’s nose, so maybe he doesn’t want to get in the ring with me. I kneed him right in the face probably about a year ago. We were going into SummerSlam last year, maybe two or three weeks out, and I just crushed his nose. He was just disfigured and dismembered and I was shocked he made it to SummerSlam as healthy as he did. I apologized profusely and John and I wrestled a million times and every once in a while, you get a clunker in there. But this one, for some reason, I just made real contact with the center of his face and rearranged him pretty badly.”
—Seth Rollins, WWE Superstar
Possibility of a Final Cena vs. Rollins Showdown Looms
With John Cena’s retirement looming in the next six months, the wrestling community speculates whether he will accept Seth Rollins’ request for one last encounter. Both athletes have solidified their reputations within WWE, and a potential match between them would serve as a historic event for the WWE Universe and the company’s legacy.
The outcome hinges on Cena’s response to Rollins’ public challenge, as fans and analysts weigh the possibility of a dramatic rematch that could cap off Cena’s legendary WWE career. As the countdown to his final appearance continues, the stage may be set for another unforgettable contest in WWE history.
