John Cena names his top 3 WWE rivals, sparks buzz ahead of retirement
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As
John Cena
nears the end of his renowned WWE journey, the 17-time World Champion has revealed his favourite in-ring rivalries - sparking conversations among fans and hinting at what's next before he steps away from the squared circle.
During a fan Q&A at the Philadelphia Fan Expo, Cena reflected on his 23-year WWE career. When asked about his most iconic feuds, Cena named two instantly:
The Rock
and
CM Punk
. 'I guess our goal was performances - to try to get you guys interested,' Cena said. 'Some of the most interesting ones over the years might have been The Rock… CM Punk.'
For the third pick, he deferred to the audience. One fan suggested Randy Orton, calling their chemistry undeniable. Cena immediately nodded in agreement, comparing their partnership to classic duos: 'Like Laurel and Hardy. Like Laverne and Shirley. Like Starsky and Hutch.'
Cena and Orton, who rose through the ranks together during the Ruthless Aggression era, recently closed out their long-running feud at WWE Backlash. In a decisive match, Cena defeated Orton to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. It was a symbolic moment, tying a bow on one of the company's most storied rivalries.
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His feud with CM Punk remains iconic, particularly their matches during the "Summer of Punk" era, which redefined fan expectations for in-ring storytelling. Cena hinted that he and Punk may collide one more time before he retires, saying, 'I think we've got some unfinished business.' With Punk also active in WWE again, speculation is heating up for a final showdown.
Cena's viral R-Truth joke highlights WWE's comic edge
Meanwhile, Cena's sense of humour was on full display when asked about R-Truth, who jokingly refers to Cena as his childhood hero. Given that
R-Truth
is actually five years older, Cena playfully responded, 'How in the space-time continuum can I be R-Truth's childhood hero when he's 150 years old?' The clip quickly went viral, sparking laughter among fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
That bit of comedy hides the growing tension between the two, who are scheduled to face off at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24 in Tampa. Their feud, which blends humour and hard-hitting action, will be Cena's first non-title match on TV since 2023.
As Cena's storied career inches closer to its end, fans are left wondering not just who his final opponent will be, but how he will choose to say goodbye. Whether it's with one last match against Punk, a surprise twist with R-Truth, or a final title defence, one thing is certain—John Cena's farewell tour is far from predictable.
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