Huge update on if Adam Copeland and Chris Jericho will participate in tournament to decide John Cena's final WWE opponent - Reports

WWE Superstar John Cena will retire next month, with his final match set for the upcoming edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. He recently announced a major 16-man tournament to determine his last opponent. Fans have been eagerly anticipating who will be the legend's last opponent.

During the announcement, The Cenation Leader made an intriguing statement, where he mentioned that stars who don't work in the Stamford-based company will also participate in the tournament. Many fans believe this may be a tease towards the return of Adam Copeland or Chris Jericho. Fans have constantly been talking about of these two stars returning and facing The Greatest of All Time one last time.

According to Wrestling Observer Radio's journalist Dave Meltzer, WWE is deliberately teasing Adam Copeland or Chris Jericho's return. However, the two will not be a part of the tournament.

"They want to get people to tease the idea that it’ll be Adam Copeland, which it will not be. [Or Jericho] Which it will not be there either, because his contract’s not due then. So, I mean, it’s going to end up being, you know, Matt Cardona or somebody like that," he said. [H/T - Ringside News]

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John Cena discusses his in-ring abilities

The Cenation Leader has given incredible performances to the pro wrestling world throughout his retirement tour. However, he might not be able to keep the same energy in the future.

While speaking with Tom Rinaldi, John Cena said that he wouldn't wrestle again, as the former WWE Champion has promised he would step down.

"I made a promise to WWE that I would not stick around when my skills can't match the product, and they can't, and that's ok, because what I do isn't who I am. The realization of that has helped me be like, 'let these guys have it now'. Physical activity, 100%. I very rarely speak in absolutes because you never know. I do know in this case. Never again, because I don't want to let the people I made a promise to down," he said.

It will be interesting to see who John Cena's final opponent is.

Edited by Neda Ali