John Cena Announces WWE Retirement Plans at Money in the Bank in 2024

WWE presented Money in the Bank to a sold-out Toronto crowd, thrilling fans with the action of the night. Trish Stratus hosted the event, and while her appearance was expected, the special guest she introduced was a surprise.

Trish began by looking back on her WWE career before introducing John Cena. A decibel meter was set up next to the ring, hinting that fans were in for a big reaction.

John Cena entered the ring and quickly made a major announcement: his retirement from WWE. The audience response was immediate and mixed, with strong emotions for and against the idea of never seeing him wrestle again.

Cena explained his decision by praising WWE as the most popular in town and acknowledging the company’s past challenges. He chose Canada for the announcement because of the dedicated and hardcore fans who have always supported WWE, no matter the circumstances. “Canadians are always there,” Cena noted.

Cena said that 2025 will see many firsts for WWE, like RAW on Netflix, and he said he will be there. He then said that there will be many lasts for John Cena. He said that WrestleMania 41 will be the last WrestleMania he will attend. He said that he will give more details about his retirement at the press conference after the show.

The announcement marks the end of one of the greatest in-ring careers of all time. John Cena paved the way for many others and then moved to Hollywood, where his name became even more valuable, as even the slightest injury could delay a film and cost the studios millions.

John Cena will be missed in WWE, but his legacy will live on in the WWE Universe forever.

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