John Cena is officially scheduled to face AJ Styles at Crown Jewel on October 11, 2025, an event highly anticipated by wrestling fans worldwide. Following this AJ Styles Crown Jewel Match, new details have emerged about Cena’s next opponent and future plans as he approaches his final WWE match in December.
Confirmed AJ Styles Clash at Crown Jewel
WWE confirmed the long-awaited bout between John Cena and AJ Styles for the Crown Jewel event, set to take place on October 11 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This announcement came after Cena himself hinted at the matchup on social media, with Triple H officially endorsing the fight.
“.@JohnCena vs. @AJStylesOrg is a match we all want to see. And at #WWECrownJewel…we will. Saturday, October 11 on @espn & @netflix.” — Triple H
This match is particularly significant as it brings together two of WWE’s biggest stars in a highly anticipated showdown, streamed on ESPN and Netflix. Cena is expected to use this clash to solidify his legacy further, ahead of his approaching retirement from active competition.
Potential Title Run with Intercontinental Championship Before Retirement
As John Cena nears his final WWE match planned for December 13, 2025, WWE seems to be preparing for a possible championship run. Though Cena has held multiple titles throughout his career, the Intercontinental Championship remains the one major WWE title he has yet to capture.
Reports suggest Cena could face Dominik Mysterio, who currently holds the Intercontinental Championship and is having a strong championship reign as a key member of The Judgment Day faction. A match between Cena and Mysterio after Crown Jewel could serve to boost Mysterio’s credibility, while giving Cena a last opportunity to claim the elusive title.
If Cena succeeds in winning the Intercontinental Championship, he would officially become a Grand Slam Champion, capping off his decorated career on a high note. WWE has actively promoted the AJ Styles Crown Jewel Match on social media, especially as Cena will have limited appearances on weekly shows leading up to the event.
Looking Ahead: Cena’s Final WarGames Debut and Retirement Match
Following Crown Jewel, John Cena is expected to make his debut in the WarGames match format, adding another milestone to his extensive career. His retirement bout is already scheduled for December 13, 2025, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, closing the chapter on an era-defining WWE career.
This final match will mark the culmination of Cena’s journey from wrestling’s biggest star to a revered veteran passing the torch in the new era. The combination of high-profile matches and title pursuits leading up to this retirement event underlines WWE’s careful planning to give fans a memorable farewell.
.@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
