The long-anticipated John Cena AJ Styles match has been officially confirmed for the WWE Crown Jewel Premium Live Event scheduled in 2025. The announcement comes after months of fans urging WWE’s creative team, led by Triple H, to arrange this showdown before Cena’s retirement at the end of 2025. Following Cena’s tweet expressing his desire to face AJ Styles, and Styles’ quick acceptance on social media, WWE formalized the matchup, fulfilling the demands of their passionate audience.
The Miz Reacts to the Match Announcement
During an interview on the podcast UNLIKELY with host Adrian Hernandez, John Cena’s former rival, The Miz, shared his perspective on the high-profile bout between Cena and Styles. While he expressed happiness for AJ Styles securing the match, The Miz admitted frustration that he himself was not chosen to face Cena in his retirement tour. He acknowledged the significant influence of the WWE fanbase on the decision, crediting the social media push for steering the company’s creative direction.
“I’ll tell you what I told you backstage. I was happy for AJ Styles but very angry that it’s AJ Styles vs. John Cena and not John Cena vs. The Miz…He’s got five dates left, and it’s not AJ Styles or CM Punk. It’s the WWE Universe, [they] are asking for what they want and they’re giving it to them. They put out on Twitter, ‘Oh, I want AJ Styles.’ AJ Styles rebuttals. Five seconds later, Triple H is like, ‘You guys want it? It got enough steam. Let’s go. Let’s have it, cause the audience wants it,'” he said.
The Miz’s insight highlights how fan engagement on platforms such as Twitter was a decisive factor for Triple H and the creative team in greenlighting this marquee matchup.
John Cena Expresses Gratitude Towards Triple H and WWE Fans
Once the John Cena versus AJ Styles match was confirmed, John Cena took to social media to publicly thank Triple H for listening to the fans and making the bout happen. Cena acknowledged the power of the WWE Universe to influence major decisions and promised his best efforts in the highly anticipated contest against The Phenomenal One.
“I want to thank @TripleH for being flexible here and rewarding the true driving force behind #CenavsStyles .. the FANS! 2 posts over 10m views and so many of you let yourself be heard! #WWECrownJewel Perth and @AJStylesOrg, you will get my everything. Listening to our audience is ALWAYS what’s BEST for business! I am forever grateful to you all for choosing my next opponent. LFG!!” wrote Cena.
Cena’s message underlines the significance of fan interaction in shaping WWE’s event card and reflects his commitment to making this clash memorable during his farewell tour.
The Significance of the Match for WWE’s Future Storylines
The confirmation of John Cena AJ Styles match for Crown Jewel 2025 marks a crucial moment in WWE’s calendar as it not only caters to fan demand but also positions two of the company’s most iconic performers in a potentially career-defining bout. With Cena’s retirement approaching, the match carries heightened anticipation and emotional weight.
This showdown also underscores Triple H’s willingness to adapt creative plans based on audience input, highlighting a more interactive relationship between WWE’s management and its fanbase. As WWE continues to shape its post-Cena era, the event’s outcome could influence future rivalries and elevate AJ Styles’ standing while closing a significant chapter for John Cena.
Fans eagerly await this clash at WWE Crown Jewel 2025, curious to see who will emerge victorious as these legendary wrestlers finalize their ongoing legacies.
