John Cena Retires: 17-Time World Champion Lays Down His Iconic Wristbands and Shoes In-Ring, Drawing Close To A Legendary Wrestling Career (Watch Video)
After the hard-fought final match, John Cena had fellow RAW and SmackDown wrestlers congratulate him on a successful career, before the 'Cenation' leader thanked the crowd, laid down his iconic wristbands, and left his pair of shoes in the ring, symbolising the end of an era.
John Cena's final match might not have ended in a win, but the 17-time world champion did not disappoint his fans, viewers worldwide, and fellow peers, showing great in-ring skills against Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event in Washington. After the hard-fought match, Cena had fellow RAW and SmackDown wrestlers congratulate him on a successful career, before the 'Cenation' leader thanked the crowd, laid down his iconic wristbands, and left his pair of shoes in the ring, symbolising the end of an era. Cena received a guard of honour from current andĀ former wrestlersĀ during hisĀ final walk towards the Gureilla position, which ended with the 17-time world championĀ thanking the audiences in his final WWE active appearance.Ā John Cena Retires: Undertaker, Triple H, Cody Rhodes Post Heartfelt Tributes, Words of Encouragement for 17-Time World Champion Ahead of His Final Pro-Wrestling Match.
John Cena Bids Wrestling Adieu
One final goodbye.
Thank YOU, @JohnCena. š«” pic.twitter.com/hg8gNpbILG
ā WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2025
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