John Cena is determined to make his retirement stick. The 17-time world champion, who is currently on his “The Last Time Is Now” farewell tour, has reiterated that when his career ends in December, it will be for good.
In a recent interview with This Morning, the 48-year-old discussed his decision to step away from the ring. He referenced a promise he made to the fans years ago, that he would retire when he felt he had lost a step.
“I understand the entertainment industry may have set an ambiguous standard about what retirement is. I’m 48 years old, and I made a promise when I started getting success in WWE way back around in 2004. I promised the audience when I felt I lost a step, it was time to step away,” Cena said.
He acknowledged that many wrestlers make comebacks, but he intends to be the exception. “The industry has allowed me to perform in front of crowds, like the crazy crowds in the O2, for 25 years. I just wanted to do something different. No WWE Superstar is ever really retired. So this is for sure the end for me.”
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