On December 13, 2025, John Cena concluded his professional wrestling career after being defeated by Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Known for his determination and never-give-up attitude, Cena’s retirement caught many by surprise and triggered strong reactions from the audience and critics alike, particularly directed at Gunther for his role in the match.
Nikki Bella Addresses Her Absence from Cena’s Retirement Match
During a recent episode of Logan Paul’s ImPaulsive podcast, Nikki Bella discussed why she was not present for Cena’s retirement bout. When asked about her feelings during the event, Bella described her emotional state candidly.
“didn’t have an emotion to it.”
Nikki Bella said.
She elaborated on her feelings about the match and the criticism she received for not attending. Bella clarified,
“I guess I didn’t have an emotion to it. Meaning, I was sad at the fact that he was retiring, but I was having a lot of fun at the Flyers game too. That I got a lot of s**t for. People acted as if I was invited to his last match and I denied the request. I wasn’t invited,”
before adding,
“So I was at the Flyers game because the Eagles were playing the next day, so I was in Philly. It was more sad about him retiring. And I just wanted his run to be the way he wanted, so as long as he’s happy, I’m happy.”
The History Between Nikki Bella and John Cena
Nikki Bella and John Cena were once one of wrestling’s most high-profile couples. Their relationship, which lasted from 2012 to 2018, included a notable engagement when Cena proposed at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. However, the couple ended their engagement roughly a year later, marking a significant chapter in both of their personal lives.
Impact and Future Implications of Cena’s Retirement
John Cena’s departure from WWE marks the end of an era in professional wrestling, with fans and critics still processing the emotional and dramatic nature of his final match. Nikki Bella’s perspective reveals the mixed emotions surrounding this milestone and highlights the personal complexities involved. As Cena steps away from active competition, the wrestling community will continue to reflect on his legacy and the influence he has had on the sport.
