John Cena Could Face TNA Stars During 2025 WWE Farewell Tour

WWE’s partnership with TNA Wrestling opens possibilities for John Cena’s farewell tour in 2025. The multi-year agreement between both companies creates crossover opportunities between TNA stars and NXT Superstars.

WWE enters 2025 with multiple achievements, including RAW’s Netflix debut, SmackDown’s expansion to three hours, NXT’s record viewership, and the Royal Rumble selling over 55,000 tickets. The TNA Wrestling partnership adds another dimension to WWE’s programming.

During his tenure as WWE’s top star, John Cena competed against numerous established and rising talents. However, some potential matchups never materialized due to wrestlers working in different companies.

The WWE-TNA agreement primarily focuses on developmental talent crossovers. Previous instances show main roster stars appearing in NXT for matches against rising talent, suggesting Cena could follow this pattern and encounter TNA performers.

5 Potential TNA Opponents for John Cena

Nic Nemeth stands as a viable opponent for Cena. The former WWE Superstar joined TNA Wrestling and captured the World Championship within months of his debut. A match against Cena would revisit their 2012 rivalry while representing TNA’s current roster.

Moose presents another option with his nine-year TNA tenure and two World Championship reigns. His physical presence and in-ring ability position him as a credible opponent for the 16-time World Champion.

Jeff Hardy’s history with Cena dates back to 2008. Their previous encounter occurred before Hardy’s main event rise, creating potential for a seventeen-year rematch between the two stars.

Ace Austin, at 27 years old, represents TNA’s younger generation. His in-ring ability and growing reputation make him a candidate to face Cena, who regularly advocates for developing new talent.

Joe Hendry gained notable recognition during his NXT appearances in 2024. He expressed interest in facing Cena and maintains an active contract with TNA Wrestling.

JBL Discusses Potential Final Match with John Cena

Speaking on Something to Wrestle, John Bradshaw Layfield addressed potentially facing John Cena during the farewell tour.

Of course. Yeah, because I think the world of John and I was so happy that I was part of John’s, formative career. I, again, I don’t take any credit for anything. John did. John would be exactly where he is now with or without me. I’m just glad that I was one of the ones that was there at the start.

JBL and Cena’s history includes their WrestleMania 21 match in 2005, where Cena won his first WWE Championship. They competed again in 2008.

It’s not going to happen, by the way. There’s no absolutely zero talk of it.