Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena, currently on his 2025 in-ring retirement tour, has spoken candidly about his physical decline and his desire for a meaningful end to his storied career. Speaking with Stephanie McMahon on her ESPN+ show, Stephanie’s Places, Cena acknowledged the realities of physical status.
“My skills are on the regress,” Cena stated. He elaborated on the impact of continuing at full capacity: “If I continue at a full-time physical capability or involvement, I’m not gonna run right, my partner’s not gonna run right and our relationship’s not gonna run right. Sorry kid, it’s time to close this chapter.”
Despite this, Cena’s passion for performing remains strong. “I wish I was 18, I wish I felt great because I don’t feel more at home—besides in the arms of my wife—than I do on a canvas,” he shared. This love for wrestling led him to proactively suggest his send-off: “I had pitched this idea, a real wrestling farewell, and hoping that they would see the business of it.”
He is next scheduled to team with Logan Paul against Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes at Money in the Bank on June 7th.
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