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John Cena reveals WrestleMania 36 was nearly his final WWE match
WWE legend John Cena has revealed that he previously believed his WrestleMania 36 cinematic match against the late Bray Wyatt would be the final bout of his professional wrestling career. Cena noted that the match felt like a “meta journey” regarding letting go, but he ultimately decided to continue competing for five more years.
Cena officially retired from in-ring competition in December 2025 following a match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Regarding his future involvement with the company, Cena confirmed that all details have been finalized for the upcoming “John Cena Classic” tournament. The event, which was announced at Backlash, is intended to feature developmental talent facing established main roster stars. While a specific location has not been announced, Cena stated that the company is waiting for the right time to make a formal reveal.
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Bray Wyatt · Gunther · John Cena · The Miz · WWE
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Details for the upcoming John Cena Classic tournament have been finalized. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The John Cena Classic tournament will feature developmental talent competing against established main roster stars. www.wrestlezone.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] John Cena congratulated The Miz on reaching a 20-year milestone in WWE. tjrwrestling.net · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] John Cena believed his Firefly Fun House match against Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 36 would be his final WWE match. tjrwrestling.net · www.wrestlezone.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] John Cena's final WWE match was against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025. tjrwrestling.net · www.wrestlezone.com · www.sportskeeda.com