“I’m not ready at all”- WWE officially confirms John Cena’s first appearance for 2024 retirement tour; wrestling fans react
John Cena is soon set to embark on his final year as a WWE Superstar as the company announces his first appearance.
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John Cena announced his retirement tour at Money in the Bank earlier this year. It was later revealed that the 16-time WWE Champion will embark on this journey throughout 2025. On the final episode of Monday Night Raw on the USA Network, WWE confirmed Cena’s first appearance for his ‘last dance’ next year.
During this week’s Raw, it was announced that John Cena will return to WWE for Raw’s debut on Netflix on January 6, 2025. While it’s unclear if he will compete in a match, he is expected to kickstart his retirement tour that night. Additionally, Cena may deliver a passionate promo to build anticipation for his appearance at Royal Rumble 2025.
Reports suggest that WWE is internally discussing a potential clash between Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Additionally, there are expectations that the 16-time world champion could be involved in a World Title match at WrestleMania 41. This makes Cena’s first appearance on Raw’s Netflix debut even more pivotal, holding major future implications.
“THE LAST TIME IS NOW”
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) December 31, 2024
THE CENA FAREWELL TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT MONDAY 💔#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/CdLcPwJIjw
Moreover, the 47-year-old is scheduled to compete over 30-35 dates throughout 2025. Therefore, there are expectations of some explosive feuds during this time. It will be interesting to see what The Franchise Player has in store for the WWE Universe moving forward. Besides, Triple H is also going to have a huge responsibility in directing the ‘last dance’ of the greatest of all time.
WWE Universe reacts to the announcement of John Cena’s first appearance
The WWE Universe has been excited ever since the company announced the return of John Cena for next week’s episode of Raw on Netflix. Fans took over social media to express their reactions to this massive announcement. Some referred to it as the beginning of the end, while others called it an emotional ride to remember.
Furthermore, fans called it a bittersweet journey of their childhood memories that will unfold as 2025 progresses. From a wide spectrum of views, here are the top reactions of the fans on X:
I'm not ready at all
— Humble Wrestling (@WrestlingHumble) December 31, 2024
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The Cena farewell tour is officially here! It’s bittersweet, but what an incredible legacy he leaves behind!
— Zubair Ansari (@zubairanshgmai1) December 31, 2024
Damn man it’s really about to happen 😢
— Raw⚔️Smackdown (@RawxSmackdown) December 31, 2024
The Cena farewell tour begins! It’s emotional, but legendary, truly.
— Zubair Ansari (@zubairanshgmai1) December 31, 2024
Childhood hero now on farewell
— Shivaansh choudhary (@Shivaansh100) December 31, 2024
I ain’t ready for this 😪😭
— Saiyan_man (@mightywerewolf2) December 31, 2024
One last time, You can't see him!
— HansInitializeFile (@HanzIHWI) December 31, 2024
Fans have called for the return of ‘Super Cena’ during his final tour, eager to witness the 16-time WWE Champion’s legacy one last time. The WWE Universe has enthusiastically joined the Hollywood star in the final chapter of his career, hoping to add to his storied legacy. With Cena’s next appearance marking the dawn of a new era on Netflix, expectations from fans are higher than ever.
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