After transcending eras and defining generations through his iconic performances in the history of WWE, John Cena’s storied career approached its twilight. The legend himself announced on Saturday his decision to retire from the world of wrestling after his final match at WrestleMania 41.
During the Money in the Bank premium live event at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, as John Cena dropped the heartbreaking news of his retirement, fans began clamoring for one final showdown between Randy Orton and Cena. Meanwhile, WrestleMania 41 is also awaiting Cena’s match based on the Bloodline storyline.
Fans Want Randy Orton vs John Cena Match Ahead of Cena’s Retirement
Fans have been well aware of John Cena‘s retirement plan for a while, but they have mostly been ignoring the impending doomsday until the legend recently announced his plan. Appearing at the Money in the Bank premium live event on Saturday, Cena officially announced his decision to retire in 2025 after his ultimatum at WrestleMania 41.
WWE shared the report of John Cena’s retirement from in-ring competition in 2025 via their official X account. And ever since the news hit social media, fans have been making their demands online about having potential matches between Cena and his wrestling rivals, as his big retirement match.
Considering John Cena’s eternal feud with Randy Orton, despite having quite a few good matches, fans urged a showdown between the duo. Recalling their initial collision on RAW in July 2007, where Orton dropped Cena with The RKO and was named the new number one contender, fans sought a similar adrenaline-pumping match, ahead of Cena’s retirement.
While John Cena has spent recent years passing the torch to younger stars, the desire for a meaningful send-off against Randy Orton resonates deeply with fans. Therefore, unlike previous passing-the-torch moments, fans longingly demand a final battle between Cena and Orton, which will showcase their evolution as performers and celebrate their contributions to WWE.
John Cena’s WWE Retirement Might Get Overshadowed by Bloodline Storyline
Although fans have been recalling memorable matches between John Cena and Randy Orton and seeking a similar thrill one last time, there seems to be another anticipation growing among fans concerning the Bloodline storyline. It seems Cena’s farewell might face stiff competition from Roman Reigns alongside the potential involvement of The Rock.
Considering how WWE has been preparing for a conclusive face-off between Roman Reigns, The Rock, and John Cena, ever since the latter helped Cody Rhodes win against Reigns in WrestleMania 40, the Bloodline storyline appears to be looming over Cena’s retirement. Fans fear that the excitement about the Bloodline match is such that it might even overshadow Cena’s retirement.
Netizens are worried that John Cena’s retirement might gravely depend on the result of the Bloodline match. In case Roman Reigns and The Rock win against Cena, the latter’s retirement might not end up with a deserving conclusion to his epic saga. But as of now, people are eagerly awaiting Cena’s final chapter in his WWE’s storied history — whether it be an epic clash with Randy Orton or a Bloodline match.
