John Cena Teases Match With His WWE 'Soulmate'
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John Cena has ignited speculation about another potential dream match for his 2025 farewell tour. In a cryptic social media post, the 17-time world champion has teased a final encounter with one of his greatest rivals, the current World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins.
The post has the WWE Universe buzzing about a potential blockbuster match between two of the most decorated superstars of the last decade.
Living up to his social media reputation, John Cena posted a photo to his Instagram account with no caption. The image was a picture of Seth Rollins celebrating with the World Heavyweight Championship moments after his shocking Money in the Bank cash-in at SummerSlam.
While Cena's Instagram is famously random, his posts often contain hidden meanings. The timing of this post, combined with his recent comments, has fans convinced it is a deliberate tease.
John Cena's latest post: Seth Rollins celebrating his World Heavyweight Championship win at WWE SummerSlam 👀 pic.twitter.com/4Te0ZWL4Wo — WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) August 19, 2025
John Cena's "Wrestling Soulmate"
This social media post comes just a week after Cena, in an interview with the Boston Herald, specifically named Seth Rollins as one of his "wrestling soulmates." He included Rollins in an elite group of his greatest opponents, alongside stars like Randy Orton, Edge, and CM Punk.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Fans have interpreted the combination of the high praise and the new, captionless image as Cena's way of signaling that he wants one final match against Rollins before he retires at the end of the year.
A Classic WWE Rivalry Revisited
A final match between Cena and Rollins would be another chapter in one of the best rivalries of the 2010s. For over a year, they were the top babyface and top heel on the Raw brand. Their feud was highlighted by a series of classic matches, including a "Winner Take All" match for both the WWE and United States Championships at SummerSlam 2015.
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That feud is also remembered for its intensity, as Rollins legitimately broke Cena's nose with a knee strike during a match on Raw. Now, a decade later, their characters have evolved, but a final match between the two would be a massive attraction.
John Cena is currently on his farewell tour, with his final match expected to take place this December. His schedule is already packed with legendary encounters. He is set to face Logan Paul at Clash in Paris on August 31, followed by a blockbuster grudge match against the returning Brock Lesnar in September.
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