A WWE Hall of Famer recently disclosed that discussions took place about him facing John Cena during the latter’s retirement tour. As Cena prepares for only seven final appearances before retiring, this John Cena retirement tour match was highly anticipated.
Rob Van Dam (RVD), speaking to TMZ Sports, shared that there was significant interest in him returning to WWE for a showdown with Cena during his farewell run. Unfortunately, injuries prevented this match from happening.
Rob Van Dam’s Perspective on the Planned Match
RVD indicated that the match with Cena was nearly set to occur, but an injury altered those plans. He explained,
“I wanted to be one of the return matches for John Cena on his retirement tour. I was talking to them. There was a lot of interest.”
He went on to say,
“Without giving away too many details, we were probably gonna do it. And then I broke my heels.”
—Rob Van Dam, WWE Hall of Famer
History Between John Cena and Rob Van Dam
John Cena and Rob Van Dam have a long history inside the WWE ring, dating back to 2003. One of their most notable encounters was at ECW One Night Stand in 2006, where Van Dam won the WWE Championship from Cena. Their last match together took place at a WWE house show in April 2014, where they teamed up alongside the Big Show to defeat Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and Erick Rowan.
Implications for Cena’s Farewell and WWE Fans
The loss of a potential match between Cena and Van Dam removes what could have been a memorable moment during Cena’s closing chapter in professional wrestling. Fans of both superstars may feel the impact, as their rivalry has been a significant part of WWE history. Cena’s imminent retirement marks the end of an era and the final seven appearances will carry heightened interest as the WWE landscape adjusts to his departure.
For followers of WWE and those tracking John Cena’s career finale, updates and news will continue to be closely watched. This scrapped John Cena retirement tour match reveals the complexities behind booking final high-profile matches and the challenges injuries pose for veteran wrestlers.
