John Cena’s retirement tour is approaching its final stages, but among the matches fans hoped to see was a last encounter with Rob Van Dam. WWE had serious talks about bringing this highly anticipated bout to life, focusing on a true sendoff for both wrestlers.
Rob Van Dam shared on Inside the Ring that discussions were underway for him to join Cena’s farewell run. The momentum around the potential match was strong, suggesting that a memorable rematch was likely to take place. Unfortunately, those plans were derailed when RVD sustained a significant injury and was unable to participate.
Let me tell you this, yeah, I wanted to be one of the return matches for John Cena on his retirement tour. I was talking to them, and there was a lot of interest. Without giving away too many details, we were probably going to do it. And then I broke my heels. Everything happens for a reason though, so let’s look at it that way.
—Rob Van Dam, Wrestler
Unrealized Potential of Cena and RVD’s Final Match
This unrealized match remains one of the most discussed “what if” moments in recent WWE history. A farewell contest between John Cena and Rob Van Dam would have perfectly honored their careers and their impact in the wrestling world. However, circumstances beyond control prevented the bout from ever coming to fruition.
The cancellation of this potential John Cena RVD retirement match marks a missed opportunity for fans and the wrestlers alike. As Cena’s tour wraps up, the question of what might have been lingers, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wrestling careers and storylines.
