"That I'll never forget" - John Cena sends an emotional message reflecting on 2025 after his retirement

John Cena sent an emotional message reflecting on 2025, the year he retired from professional wrestling. Cena wrestled in his final match on December 13th.

For his final match, Cena shared the ring with Gunther. The latter won The Last Time Is Now Tournament by defeating LA Knight in the final and then went on to submit Cena in his final match.

On X, Cena mentioned that heading into 2026, he will fondly remember the moments from last year. He also expressed his gratitude to all his fans, co-workers, critics, and anyone who made 2025 special for him.

"Life goes on and we all move onward, as 2026 is here I’ll fondly remember so many moments from 2025. Thanks to ALL fans, co workers, critics and anyone around the world who used their voice to make 2025 a year that I’ll never forget. Omnia Dedi. Pro omnibus gratias ago." wrote John Cena.

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John Cena admitted that he wanted to wrestle forever

John Cena admitted that he wanted to wrestle forever, but also added that his body started to hurt, and that he is a step slower.

Speaking on The Ringer, the 17-time WWE World Champion had this to say:

"I know I want to do it forever. I can speak from my perspective. This is something I've heard a lot this past year, 'Man, you're going out on your own terms'. That's bullsh*t, I want to do it forever. When you've been there live. Like, to anyone out there who doesn't understand what WWE is, just go live. When you step in that building live, it's just a different energy. I never want to let that guy, but, my body hurts, I'm a step slower. I promised myself and the fan base, like when I started before I won that first championship, when I'm a step slower, I'm out."

John Cena has repeatedly confirmed that he won't return for another match and is indeed retired.

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Edited by Soumik Datta