John Cena Reveals How One First Match Turned Him from Underdog to Icon

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John Cena Reveals How One First Match Turned Him from Underdog to Icon

News (2 / 1) 17.05.2026 15:10 / Simo


Passing the torch

After a high-demand run — touring with an album and traveling nearly year-round — the 17-time world champion officially retired from in-ring competition in 2025 and remains a WWE ambassador. In his final nights he deliberately gave only 25 minutes to himself and abundant time to new talent, spotlighting names like Oba Femi, Je'Von Evans and Sol Ruca.

Fan first, mentor now

Cena says he’ll always be a fan and stresses authenticity and empathy for younger performers, proud that the next generation is earning its place and ready to entertain fans for decades to come.