John Cena responded on social media following WWE’s announcement about his farewell tour, ahead of RAW’s live broadcast from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The promotion revealed that tickets for Cena’s last appearances in Boston and New York City will soon be available, sparking widespread excitement among fans.
Cena expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to perform one last time at Boston’s TD Garden, highlighting the significance of the upcoming shows for both himself and his supporters.
“As the Farewell Tour makes its final stops I cannot express how lucky and grateful I am to be invited one last time to @TheGarden and the @tdgarden in Boston! Any Boston fans hitting the @KowloonSaugus after the show?! Might C U there!!” Cena wrote.
Recent WWE Events and Rivalries Impacting Cena
In recent WWE storylines, Sami Zayn interrupted Cena’s promo on SmackDown, leading directly to a match for the United States Championship that night. The match took an unexpected twist when Brock Lesnar, returning from a two-year absence, interfered and attacked Cena, reigniting a fierce rivalry. Lesnar’s return was marked by a shocking appearance at SummerSlam 2025, where Cena’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion ended in a loss to Cody Rhodes.
Insights from Former WWE Writer Vince Russo on Cena’s Farewell Journey
Veteran wrestling writer Vince Russo shared his candid opinion regarding Cena’s retirement tour, reflecting on the challenges Cena faced during his final run. Speaking on the Writing with Russo show on Sportskeeda Wrestling, Russo suggested that Cena’s heel turn during this period may have undermined much of his last WWE chapter.
“Well, he’s [John Cena] gotta think the first half of it was totally wasted. Bro, listen, obviously, something went down behind the scenes, we don’t know about. There was some kind of falling out with Rock, and they were not able to see this thing through, I guess, the way they thought they were going to see it through. But it’s really unfortunate for Cena because this was it. This was the last run, and they wasted half of his time in an angle that went absolutely nowhere. They didn’t try to cover it, and he just lost a lot of time, not to mention what he lost in merch money for a couple of months there,” said Russo.
Russo’s comments shed light on internal complications affecting Cena’s farewell storyline, emphasizing the possible impact on both Cena’s creative opportunities and merchandise sales. This perspective adds to the tension surrounding the conclusion of Cena’s storied WWE career.
Looking Ahead: Cena’s Possible Retaliation Against Lesnar
With the recent attack from Brock Lesnar still fresh, speculation builds on how John Cena might respond in the coming weeks on WWE television. Fans anticipate intense confrontations as Cena, known as “The Cenation Leader,” aims to settle scores before his final appearances. These developments will likely underscore the emotional and competitive stakes of Cena’s farewell tour.
