At WWE Crown Jewel 2025, John Cena is set to face AJ Styles in a highly anticipated singles match, marking a significant moment in the event. Alongside this, WWE introduced new WWE Crown Jewel Cena Merchandise that caught many fans off guard due to its notably simple design.
Unlike the vibrant and city-themed shirts featured during Cena’s retirement tour, this new release displays only his name on the front, lacking the usual flashy graphics. The timing and style of this shirt have left fans puzzled, as it seems more aligned with Cena’s recently shelved heel persona rather than his current image.
From Heel Turn to Sudden Face Reversion
Earlier in 2025, John Cena shocked the WWE universe by abandoning his colorful attire and adopting a heel character. He made entrances without his usual theme song and titantron to emphasize this new, darker direction. This surprising character shift occurred at Elimination Chamber 2025, when Cena attacked Cody Rhodes and allied with The Rock.
However, before SummerSlam 2025, Cena unexpectedly reverted to his babyface role, abandoning the heel gimmick just months after it began. The new merchandise release appears to hark back to this brief heel era, despite Cena’s current status as a fan-favorite face.
Details of the New Merchandise
The WWE Shop describes the new piece as the
“Ripple Junction John Cena Text T-Shirt,”
a straightforward crew neck tee made of 100% cotton. It prominently features minimalist John Cena text across the chest, designed for fans to express their enduring loyalty regardless of storyline changes.
You can’t see him, but you can wear him! Show your loyalty to the never-seen 17-time Champion by snagging this Ripple Junction John Cena Text T-Shirt,
WWE Shop description
This comfortable crew neck tee features minimalist John Cena graphics printed across the chest, leaving no doubt you’ve been a member of the Cenation through thick and thin. Made from 100% cotton, this short-sleeve shirt is a comfortable way to show off your appreciation for one of WWE’s all-time greats.
WWE Shop description
Anticipation Builds for Cena vs. Styles Rematch
The announced rematch between John Cena and AJ Styles at Crown Jewel has generated excitement among fans, as both veterans prepare to meet once again in a marquee singles match. The pairing highlights the ongoing storytelling within WWE and positions Cena as a central figure amidst the event.
BREAKING: John Cena vs. AJ Styles is official for Crown Jewel. pic.twitter.com/a2oAgvmi93
Wrestle Features
The introduction of this understated merchandise alongside the announcement of the match contributes to continued interest in Cena’s evolving career path, especially as he approaches the final chapters of his wrestling journey during his retirement tour.
John Cena’s latest official merchandise. pic.twitter.com/CdFTF1kSBA
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) October 2, 2025
BREAKING: John Cena vs. AJ Styles is official for Crown Jewel. pic.twitter.com/a2oAgvmi93
— Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) September 23, 2025
