John Cena to face Oba Femi before retiring from WWE? NXT star has this to say
John is set to retire from in-ring competition at the end of the year, and his farewell tour is already underway. He turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025 and aligned with The Rock. 'The Franchise' then went on to beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to become the new Undisputed Champion. Amid this, an NXT star addressed the possibility of him facing Cena during his retirement tour.
Oba Femi feels he won't get the opportunity to face John Cena
Oba Femi, the current NXT champion, is a powerhouse in his own right. Not so long ago, the newcomer feuded with Moose and gave a good account of himself. He is also involved in a rivalry with Trick Williams.
Speaking on the No Contest Wrestling Podcast, the Nigerian star said that it is unlikely that he will cross paths with Cena in his final year as a WWE performer. Oba Femi pointed out the Cena is in the twilight of his career while he is just starting out, which indicates that a match between them is not on the menu.
Here's how John Cena won at WrestleMania 41
John Cena beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 with some help from Travis Scott. The rapper pulled the referee out of the ring at a crucial time to save Cena. He soon received a Cross Rhodes from Rhodes for his troubles. Shortly thereafter, Cena gave 'QB1' a low blow and hit him with the belt to pick up the win. 'The Champ' is now expected to face Randy Orton at WWE Backlash. WWE planted the seeds for this feud on Raw when 'The Viper' hit Cena with a thunderous RKO right in the middle of the ring.
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