John Cena recently received high praise from Logan Paul following their intense match at Clash in Paris last month. The contest, held in France, ended with Cena defeating Paul, who openly commended Cena’s wrestling abilities and professionalism. Cena is scheduled to compete again later this month at WWE Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis, Indiana, continuing his high-profile retirement tour.
During the latest episode of the Impaulsive podcast, Logan Paul broke his usual persona to express deep respect for Cena’s in-ring performance. Paul recalled the lengthy 25-minute match and described a real-time realization of Cena’s exceptional talent.
“I didn’t win, so no. It was really long, I think it was 25 minutes. About halfway through the match, I felt very viscerally two things. One, holy sh*t, John Cena is so f***ing good. He is that good,” said Paul.
Paul further emphasized that the experience during the match felt like a learning opportunity, underscoring his admiration for Cena as one of the greatest in wrestling history. He hinted that this match marked the final bout in Cena’s retirement run from the WWE.
“It felt like I was kind of at school and as an absorber of knowledge and someone who wants to be the best, I’m trying to just take in as much information and knowledge as I can while I’m in the ring with the greatest of all time in what will be my last match with him on his retirement tour. He’s not coming back, that was my last match with John Cena,” he added.
Upcoming Match Highlights: John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza
The “Doctor of Thuganomics,” John Cena, is set to face Brock Lesnar at WWE Wrestlepalooza on September 20. This confrontation follows Lesnar’s unexpected return at SummerSlam 2025, where he launched an attack on Cena shortly after Cena lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes. Their upcoming encounter is highly anticipated as part of Cena’s farewell appearances.
Vince Russo Expresses Concerns Over Cena’s Retirement Tour Management
Veteran wrestling figure Vince Russo has publicly questioned the handling of John Cena’s retirement storyline within WWE. On his show “Writing with Russo” on Sportskeeda Wrestling, Russo suggested Cena might be frustrated with the promotion, especially considering how his heel turn and ensuing storyline were managed.
Russo indicated a behind-the-scenes conflict, which possibly involved a fallout with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, preventing planned storyline developments. He believes that a significant portion of Cena’s final run was squandered on a storyline that ultimately went nowhere, negatively impacting both the narrative and Cena’s merchandising opportunities.
“Well, he’s gotta think the first half of it was totally wasted. Bro, listen, obviously, something went down behind the scenes, we don’t know about. There was some kind of falling out with Rock, and they were not able to see this thing through, I guess, the way they thought they were going to see it through. But it’s really unfortunate for Cena because this was it. This was the last run, and they wasted half of his time in an angle that went absolutely nowhere. They didn’t try to cover it, and he just lost a lot of time, not to mention what he lost in merch money for a couple of months there,” said Russo.
The Importance of Cena’s Retirement Storyline and Future Implications
John Cena’s ongoing retirement tour represents a critical moment in WWE history, marking the farewell of one of the company’s most iconic performers. The recent praise from Logan Paul underscores Cena’s influence in the squared circle, while the concerns raised by Vince Russo highlight underlying tensions regarding how WWE has managed this phase of Cena’s career. Fans will closely watch the outcome of Cena’s bout against Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza, as it may define the legacy of Cena’s final matches and set the tone for his permanent departure from the ring.
