No matter how hard it is to accept for the entire Cenation, John Cena is approaching the twilight of his wrestling career. And it looks like he wants to make it happen on his terms.
Despite making it big in Hollywood, the WWE icon showcased his dedication to pro wrestling as he engaged in an extended WWE stint last year. Now, given he’s already done deciding on an in-ring exit for good, he has a particular venue choice to go with.
John Cena put his pick forward regarding the venue of his final WWE match
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A few days back, the 46-year-old superstar reflected on his plans for a full-fledged retirement from the WWE with ET’s Nischelle Turner. While promoting his new action film, Argylle, in London, Cena let the Universe know his WWE departure is not a may-be anymore, rather it’s inevitable. He indicated that the inevitable could happen sooner than we think.
Cena highlighted the exact terms he wanted to retire on by elaborating on his choice of venue. The Hollywood star selected the O2 Arena in London as his preferred choice of venue for his last match.
”Fans in the UK, WWE fans, they’re the best & fans in London specifically they will let you know how they feel & I don’t think I’ll be able to choose my opponent but if I could choose a venue it’d be the O2 in London.” Cena chimed in during an interview.
John Cena has revealed that he wants his final match to take place at the O2 Arena in London, England.
“Fans in the UK, WWE fans, they’re the best & fans in London specifically they will let you know how they feel & I don’t think I’ll be able to choose my opponent but if I could… pic.twitter.com/MmoF0T5Gwo
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 24, 2024
We need to see, apart from the Holywood, what comes next for The Cenation leader beyond wrestling.
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However, to look at his immediate wrestling future, can another WrestleMania appearance materialize for the 46-year-old? Let us take a deep look at the prospect.
John Cena’s WrestleMania 40 status: Explained
The 16-time WWE Champion is very likely to make an appearance in the biggest wrestling show in Philadelphia in the coming April. A WrestleMania without the Cenation leader is a boring call for many of the WWE freaks. Chiming in on their rampant speculation, Cena revealed his status for the grandest PLE of the year.
Although there’s no update from WWE’s official source, the man himself came to the fans’ comfort saying there’s a good chance of him gracing WrestleMania 40 only if he would be free that weekend.
Stretching on his comment, Cena added he is likely to be free as no shooting schedule typically falls on weekends.
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However, the Face of the WWE also emphasized the importance of leaving space for the new generation rather than reappearing in the ring for ages. And now we know where his retirement idea stemmed from.
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