John Cena has hinted at a potential final match against AJ Styles, stirring excitement among WWE fans as he nears retirement in December. This John Cena final match tease, posted on his official X account, invited followers to share thoughts on revisiting one of WWE’s most memorable rivalries one last time.
The Enduring Rivalry Between John Cena and AJ Styles
The rivalry between John Cena and AJ Styles is widely recognized as one of WWE’s greatest. Their WWE Championship bout at Royal Rumble 2017 is still celebrated for its intensity and quality, often cited among the best matches in WWE history. Fans have eagerly called for one more encounter before Cena steps away from active wrestling.
With Cena’s retirement approaching in three months, the prospect of a final Cena vs. Styles showdown has gained even more traction. The Phenomenal One’s past, along with Cena’s illustrious career, adds significant weight to the possibility of this match. Cena’s recent social media post sparked a large reaction from the WWE Universe, which included a brief but enthusiastic response from Charlotte Flair.
“🔥” – Charlotte Flair
John Cena Reflects on His Relationship with AJ Styles
Two years ago on WWE’s The Bump, John Cena offered detailed praise for AJ Styles during a conversation about their rivalry. He described Styles as a remarkable competitor and a positive influence on his own wrestling approach. Cena highlighted their mutual respect and how they pushed each other to achieve their best in the ring.
“Phenomenal is a great word to describe AJ. He’s just a wonderful, kind human being and brought out the best in me physically. We both had a different perspective on our careers and he thought if I didn’t exist, he would be where I’m at and I always wanted to see what the WWE would be like with AJ involved. Being in the ring, we brought out the best in each other. I wish AJ a speedy recovery and phenomenal is a great word to describe him.” [H/T Fightful]
Expectations for Cena’s Final Months and the Possible Match
John Cena’s upcoming retirement marks the close of what many consider one of the most significant careers in WWE history. His teasing of a rematch with AJ Styles has sparked speculation about whether WWE leadership, including Triple H, will act on the overwhelming fan response to make this encounter a reality before Cena leaves the spotlight.
This potential match holds great significance, not only as the culmination of a career but also as a celebration of one of WWE’s finest rivalries. Fans eagerly await whether this bout will be added to Cena’s final wrestling chapter.
