John Cena’s upcoming appearances for his WWE retirement tour have been revealed, with 15 dates remaining before his final farewell, and his next scheduled show set for July 18, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. The recently updated John Cena WWE retirement tour dates confirm that fans will need to wait for his next outing following his Night of Champions defense.
Cena Defends Championship at Night of Champions
John Cena successfully retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk during WWE Night of Champions, with assistance coming due to Seth Rollins’ failed cash-in attempt. Following this match, Cena has not been advertised for any television appearances until later in the year, leading to anticipation among fans about his future plans.
Next Appearance Scheduled for July in San Antonio
According to WWE’s official website, Cena’s next appearance is listed for the July 18, 2025, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, which will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. No other appearances for Cena are announced before this date, making it likely to be his next in-ring showing, subject to any future changes.
The episode is also set to include top superstars such as Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton, LA Knight, and Tiffany Stratton. The combined star power is expected to create significant anticipation for the San Antonio event.
Fifteen Matches Remain on Cena’s Final WWE Run
At the start of his WWE Farewell Tour, Cena committed to appearing at 36 events throughout the year. Since then, he has participated in every premium live event from the Royal Rumble through Night of Champions and made additional appearances on weekly WWE programming.
Currently, only 15 scheduled events remain for Cena’s retirement tour. Beyond the July 18 SmackDown, he is also set for premium live events such as Clash in Paris, Crown Jewel: Perth, and SummerSlam. At SummerSlam, Cena is expected to defend his Undisputed Championship against Cody Rhodes, who recently won the King of the Ring tournament.
What Lies Ahead for the Undisputed Champion?
With the countdown on for his farewell run, attention turns to how Cena will handle his final matches and possible title defenses. The interest surrounding his final tour dates and the remaining championship bouts ensures that WWE fans will be closely watching his appearances through the end of his career. As the Undisputed WWE Champion prepares for his last events, the outcome of these scheduled matches, especially those against contenders like Cody Rhodes, will become central stories in the weeks ahead.
