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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena reveals the real reason behind his retirement from WWE on Stephanie McMahon's show
is on his final run in , and fans are feeling emotional. After years of being one of WWE's biggest stars, Cena is now saying goodbye. He recently returned for a farewell tour and even won the Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 41. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But why is he retiring? Cena finally explained the real reason during a talk with on her show Stephanie's Places. C ena has been a WWE legend for over 20 years. He started as a full-time wrestler and later moved to Hollywood, becoming a part-time performer. At 48 years old, Cena shocked everyone last year by announcing that he would retire in 2025. Now, he is on his retirement tour to celebrate his last moments in the ring. John Cena shares about his body and retirement In his recent interview with , Cena spoke honestly about his health and why he chose to retire. The episode was filmed at his personal gym in Tampa, Florida, where he built his strong work ethic. "I can't do even do these lifts anymore because my body's so beat up. So, as soon as I got through that jagged pill of like, 'Oh man, I'm never gonna overhead press 375 pounds ever again. But let's work to see what best I can for today is.' You know, it's a very similar course to WWE. My skills are on regress,' he said. Cena also shared how wrestling full-time would hurt not just him but also his personal life. 'If I continue at a full-time physical capability or involvement, I'm not gonna run right, my partner is not gonna run right, and our relationship isn't gonna run right. Sorry, kid, it's time to close this chapter. I wish I was 18. I wish I felt great because I don't feel more at home, besides in the arms of my wife, than I do on a canvas," he added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Stephanie's Places with John Cena (ep.10) He explained that the decision was not easy, but he knew it was the right time to step away. Cena wants to enjoy life outside wrestling, while still being able to stay healthy and strong for his family. John Cena's journey and legacy in WWE road to success was not easy. He said it took time for fans to support him. One big change came when he created the 'Doctor of Thuganomics' character, which helped him connect with fans. Stephanie McMahon also played a big part in helping him shape that character. Besides wrestling, Cena is known for his work outside the ring. He holds the world record for most wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cena said it means a lot to him to bring happiness to children with serious illnesses. Also Read: Cena is currently working on his final WWE storyline with . Their feud began when Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber. The rivalry will continue through 2025, and many fans believe Rhodes could be the one to finally retire him.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Rattled me off the bat": Stephanie McMahon and John Cena share funny moments and WWE secrets in podcast
Stephanie McMahon and John Cena (Image via WWE) John Cena appeared on the latest episode of Stephanie's Places, and it turned out to be full of laughs and touching memories. The episode gave fans a closer look at Cena's amazing WWE journey, but it also started with a funny moment that caught everyone's attention. The show, hosted by Stephanie McMahon , features WWE stars sharing stories about their careers in places important to them. Big names like Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Stone Cold Steve Austin have already been on the show. This time, it was John Cena's turn, and the episode was both funny and heartwarming. John Cena's suit surprise at the gym Stephanie McMahon visited John Cena at his personal gym, Hard Knocks South. They were ready to talk about his 20+ years in WWE, but something funny happened before they even started. Cena showed up wearing a suit, thinking it would be a formal interview. But Stephanie came in gym clothes, ready to work out! Cena laughed and joked that only one of them was dressed right for the gym. Stephanie later shared the moment on her X (formerly Twitter) account. "Rattled me off the bat! Always dress for the occasion! :))) Thank you @JohnCena for all of the time, stories and perspective I will never forget Hard Knocks South! #StephaniesPlaces @WWE @ESPNPlus @OmahaProd" Even with the outfit mix-up, the episode was very special. Cena gave Stephanie a tour of his gym and talked about how he stays fit and focused, even as his career starts to slow down. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Fans got to see a more personal side of him, away from the bright lights of WWE. John Cena thanks Stephanie McMahon for helping with his heel character In this episode, John Cena also shared about how Stephanie helped him in his latest WWE role. At Elimination Chamber, Cena became a heel (a bad guy) and later won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. His new character has been different, and he gave credit to Stephanie for inspiring him. Stephanie's Places with John Cena (ep.10) He said, 'Can I just say I had some really good people to learn from. You are on a very short list of names that falls into. I flat out steal a lot from you. So, thanks for helping me through this.' This shows how much Cena respects Stephanie, not just as a host, but as someone who has helped him grow in WWE. Apart from this, Cena is also busy with his next match. At Money In The Bank, he will team up with Logan Paul to face Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. The match was made after Cena helped Paul during a recent title match, which led to a big tag team challenge. Also Read: WWE's Triple H fondly remembers the beginning of his relationship with Stephanie McMahon This episode of Stephanie's Places gave fans, stories and real moments between two important WWE names. As a whole, it was fun and emotional, but Cena showing up in a suit at the gym added a light moment of embarrassment that fans, and Cena, will never forget. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Reveals He 'Flat Out Steals' From Surprising WWE Name
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena, who has embraced a surprising heel character during his 2025 retirement tour, recently acknowledged Stephanie McMahon as a significant influence on his ability to portray a compelling villain. Cena, who famously turned heel at the Elimination Chamber premium live event earlier this year by aligning with The Rock, had spent most of his two-decade career as WWE's ultimate babyface. During that time, he often found himself at odds with various on-screen antagonists, including Stephanie McMahon in her capacity as a powerful heel authority figure. Speaking directly to Stephanie on her ESPN+ show, Stephanie's Places, Cena explained how her performances helped shape his understanding of being an effective heel. "Can I just say I had some really good people to learn from. You are on a very short list of names that falls into [that category]," Cena told McMahon. He added, "I flat out steal a lot from you. So, thanks for helping me through this." This admission highlights the respect Cena has for McMahon's character work and her ability to generate reactions from WWE fans. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Cena's history with Stephanie McMahon in WWE storylines is extensive, primarily featuring her in antagonistic authority roles during his peak years as the company's top babyface. From 2013 to 2016, as part of "The Authority" alongside Triple H, McMahon used her power to create obstacles for Cena, delivering scathing promos and unfair scenarios against him. 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, in his career, during her tenure as SmackDown General Manager, she also had memorable confrontations with a then-rising Cena, often disapproving of his "Doctor of Thuganomics" persona. These on-screen rivalries provided Cena with countless opportunities to observe McMahon's mastery of heel tactics, crowd manipulation, and promo delivery. As Cena navigates the final months of his in-ring career, which is set to end in December 2025, he does so as the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, fully embracing his heel side. WWE fans will see this heel champion in action at the Money in the Bank premium live event on June 7th, where he will team with United States Champion Logan Paul to take on Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes. From there, speculation is Cena will face Rhodes. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Brock Lesnar Looks Nearly Unrecognizable With Shocking Transformation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a notable departure from his more familiar look, Brock Lesnar has been observed sporting a new, considerably longer hairstyle. This updated look features long, flowing hair, evoking a striking image that some might describe as a blend of Viking and samurai aesthetics, perhaps with an unexpected dash of mysticism. This current hairstyle marks a significant evolution from the top knot he occasionally wore during his last active WWE tenure, which concluded in 2023. Recent photographs seem to capture the former WWE and UFC Heavyweight Champion attending an event alongside his wife, Rena Mero, famously known to wrestling fans as Sable. Brock Lesnar's long hair is not a bad look. — Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) May 22, 2025 Recent photo of Brock Lesnar! 👀 — WWE is CINEMA (@WWEisCINEMA) May 22, 2025 Lesnar's absence from the WWE ring has extended for nearly two years. This hiatus follows his name being referenced in connection with the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE in January 2024. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Prior to these developments, Lesnar had reportedly been slated for an appearance at the 2024 Royal Rumble. Creative plans were rumored to involve him being eliminated by Dominik Mysterio, setting up a subsequent encounter at the Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, California. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, was then speculated to lead to a high-profile match against Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. While the two-time Royal Rumble winner remains listed on WWE's official website, his presence on WWE programming has been minimal since the lawsuit emerged, and he has maintained his characteristic low public profile. His daughter, Mya Lesnar, has been achieving success in collegiate track and field. She recently secured her fourth consecutive Mountain West Conference shot put title, launching it an impressive 18.61 meters at the MWC outdoor championships on May 16, 2025. Mya is currently a senior at Colorado State University, having previously competed for Arizona State's track and field team during her freshman and sophomore years before transferring. His son, Duke Lesnar, was also recently drafted into the Western Hockey League, selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers hockey team. Lesnar is a sure-fire WWE Hall of Famer and perhaps a UFC Hall of Famer one day. Whether he wrestles again is up in the air, but the chances of him returning to WWE for at least a one-off if not an appearance for the Hall of Fame is likely. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Cena's Farewell Tour Has Been a Total Flop
John Cena's heel turn felt like a transformative moment in the wrestling business. The eternal baby face, embarking on his farewell tour, took a dramatic creative leap during the twilight of his career. It unlocked a myriad of stories to explore and was supposed to allow Cena to do his most interesting character work since the "Summer of Punk" in 2013. The initial presentation at Elimination Chamber was edgy and Hollywood. Cena was possessed with a rage of violence, with The Rock, a generational movie star, calling the shots. Travis Scott's involvement was a bit odd, but he's a global hip-hop mogul, and to a certain generation, his presence provided an immediate aura. Advertisement Since that night in Toronto, it's all been downhill. But why? How has WWE botched this run, and how can they salvage it? John CenaGetty Images Let's get one thing out of the way: The Rock's absence has unquestionably been a detriment to this angle, but with some witty writing, the company could've minimized that. Cena could've articulated his motives and portrayed The Rock as some overlord operating in the shadows, who could pop up anytime he saw fit. That increases the desire to see "The Great One," but doesn't create confusion when he doesn't appear. From his opening promo, Cena's material has felt expired by a decade. Since the "Open Challenge" era in 2015, when he showed a willingness to put young talent over, Cena has garnered monster crowd reactions. He slowly transitioned into the "living legend" who was putting on bangers in the ring and was finally embraced by fans. This idea that he's holding a grudge from back when Obama was in office is a bit hard to rationalize. Advertisement From the jump, he's cut the "you people" style of promo, mixed in with some comedic one-liners. By constantly raising his voice and having the same inflections before the barb that's supposed to generate heat, he becomes a parody of himself. Almost all of Cena's mic time hasn't ended with him lying flat on his face. Every week before their subsequent matches, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton have decimated Cena, even when the latter has tried to gain the upper hand with a cheap shot. Yet the bell rings for the bouts, and Cena becomes a formidable threat. The finish to those affairs has featured five total ref bumps and interference from Scott and R-Truth. Cena has won and retained the Undisputed WWE Championship thanks to a rapper and a 51-year-old jobber. This is somehow not a 2K career mode. The Needed Fix John CenaGetty Images Cena has to immediately ditch the bullying-the-audience approach—he needs more depth as a performer. If the plan is to turn him face before he hangs it up, he has to lean more into his personal insecurities and the state of the locker room. Advertisement He should be paranoid about his successor and how he's concerned about the landscape of WWE once he officially retires. Cena should question if anyone can "fill his shoes," which opens the door to teasing his final opponent the rest of the year. There's likely to be a multi-man match with Scott in the fray at some point, so explain the complexities of that relationship. If The Rock is busy, fill in the gaps of how he facilitated the partnership and why Scott is a valuable asset outside of the squared circle. Travis Scott & John CenaGetty Images The inevitable programs with AJ Styles and CM Punk will likely be a step up in quality thanks to past chemistry. Punk, in particular, can evoke a more passionate Cena on the stick, and hopefully, the pair can exchange words beyond potty humor and the art of being a father. Advertisement If the final chapter is another duel with Rhodes, that's fine, but it can't be telegraphed by creative. The climax of this story should come on the final date in Boston. Cena should be determined to leave his hometown as the "Last Real World Champion" and try to avoid a rematch with "The American Nightmare." There are endless roads (no pun intended) to explore, but this current one is littered with potholes and debris. This Cena story must rediscover the plot before it's too late. Related: WWE Insider Predicts Huge Rock and John Cena Summerslam News Related: What's Next for Cody Rhodes? An Update on His Creative Direction
