The newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena might hold his title until his retirement date approaches. Following his victory over Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, which established Cena as a 17-time world champion, speculation has begun about when he might drop the championship.
During his RAW appearance, Cena announced he has only 27 dates remaining in his WWE run before retirement. He hinted at the possibility of taking the title with him when he exits, creating uncertainty about the championship’s future. This statement has sparked discussion about WWE’s plans for the title transition.
Behind the scenes, Triple H and the creative team reportedly have no immediate plans to remove the championship from Cena. The current booking direction appears to involve Randy Orton as Cena’s next challenger, continuing Cena’s heel championship run through the upcoming Backlash Premium Live Event.
According to reports, WWE may be building toward Cena holding the title until his final scheduled appearance. This approach would maximize the drama surrounding whether he might exit with the championship, potentially setting up his 27th and final match as the moment when he drops the title to a new champion.
The identity of Cena’s final opponent remains undetermined, with Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, or another top-tier competitor all considered possibilities. WWE has not made any official announcements regarding these championship plans.
The reported timeline for Cena’s championship run aligns with his previously announced retirement schedule for this year, though exact details remain unconfirmed.
