WWE Planning ‘Historic Sendoff’ for John Cena’s Retirement

Information about John Cena’s WWE retirement plans has emerged through comments from a fellow industry veteran. The 16-time world champion’s final match appears to have both a theme and potential timeframe according to recent statements.

Kurt Angle shared details about Cena’s farewell during a conversation with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda.

John Cena will be immortalized when he retires. His last match, whether at WrestleMania or a pay-per-view in December — which I’ve heard rumors might be called ‘Ruthless Aggression.’

This revelation aligns with previous reporting from Billi Bhatti on The Dirt Sheets Wrestling Informer podcast suggesting WWE has been developing a concept for Cena’s retirement centered around his 2002 debut catchphrase.

Current plans reportedly position December 27 as the target date for Cena’s final match during WWE’s annual holiday tour schedule. While Madison Square Garden traditionally hosts significant WWE events, reports indicate TD Garden in Boston could serve as the venue for this milestone occasion.

The “Ruthless Aggression” theme creates a symbolic connection to Cena’s initial WWE appearance when he faced Angle and declared he possessed “ruthless aggression” before slapping the Olympic gold medalist. This concept would effectively bring Cena’s in-ring career full circle from its beginning to conclusion.

This retirement framework follows WWE’s tradition of creating special events for legendary performers making their final in-ring appearances, particularly for someone of Cena’s historical significance within the company.