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Time of India
6 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
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Cody Rhodes returns to foil John Cena's evil plan
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Jey Uso defeated Logan Paul at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. The match, however, was anything but a straightforward or clean affair. John Cena interfered and tried to cost 'The Yeet Master' the contest. His plans, however, went for a toss when Cody Rhodes returned to WWE programming. Cody Rhodes saves the day Jey Uso put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Logan Paul in a match that worked reasonably well given the time constraints associated with the event. Prior to the showdown, John Cena confronted Rikishi's son and taunted him about potentially losing the title to 'The Maverick'. As such, it wasn't much of a surprise when 'The Franchise Player' got involved and tried to deliver a beatdown to Jey. CODY RHODES IS BACK#SNME Things were going as planned for Cena when Rhodes returned to WWE programming and nailed the veteran with a Cross Rhodes. This gave Jey Uso time to recover and hit a splash on Logan Paul for the win. Rhodes then announced that he will be teaming up with Jey Uso to take on Logan Paul and John Cena at Money in the Bank. In case you did not know, Cena beat Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 with help from Travis Scott to win the Undisputed Championship. Saturday Night's Main Event marked his first appearance on WWE programming since 'The Show of Shows'. Cena was at his heelish best against R-Truth Earlier in the night, Cena beat R-Truth after nailing him with a low blow. Post the win, he smashed him in the face with the Undisputed Championship, cementing his standing as a despicable heel. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: 3 signs R-Truth may score a shocking win over John Cena
John Cena is set to take on R-Truth in a singles match at Saturday Night's Main Event in what many expect to be a cakewalk for the Cenation Leader. The 53-year-old has been nothing more than a lower midcard act in recent years. This, theoretically, makes him a weak opponent for the GOAT. However, going by recent developments, the possibility of Truth picking up an unexpected win over Cena can't be ruled out. Here are three signs that point towards a massive upset at Saturday Night's Main Event. The title is not on the line John Cena won the Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 41 when he beat Cody Rhodes after resorting to unfair means. Given the fact that this is his final year as a full-fledged performer, he is expected to have a longish reign. This made the outcome of his championship match against Randy Orton at Backlash predictable. Interestingly, the belt is not on the line at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. This makes the result less predictable as Cena can lose the match without his run as the champion being cut short. R-Truth can go over via a DQ or a countout. He may also manage to pin Cena with an assist. These finishes will help shake things up without affecting Cena's credibility. Cody Rhodes' return is around the corner Cody Rhodes has not been seen on WWE programming since he lost the title at WrestleMania 41. This could change at Saturday Night's Man Event. 'QB1' was recently spotted in Orlando, just two hours away from Tampa, Florida, where Saturday Night's Main Event is being held. This suggests that a return may be on the cards. He might interfere in the match if 'The Last Real Champion' tries any underhanded techniques. He may then proceed to help Truth get the three-count over Cena. Cena needs a setback to turn face again Not too long ago, journalist Dave Meltzer told Indiatimes that Cena– who turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025, is unlikely to retire as the bad guy. Given this, a face turn is on the table. Heel Cena has often resorted to cheating to win after failing to get the job done the conventional way. He hit Rhodes with a low blow and the belt shot at 'Mania before getting the win. He did something similar against Orton at Backlash. His underhanded techniques may backfire at Saturday Night's Main Event, giving R-Truth to beat him clean. This embarrassing loss could then compel Cena to look inward and once again become the virtuous man he once was. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'That's John's call!': WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels reflects on John Cena's final farewell matches
(Image via WWE) WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive Shawn Michaels recently shared his thoughts on John Cena's ongoing farewell tour, emphasizing that the choice of opponents for Cena's final matches in his farewell tour should be completely based on his decision. The WWE Undisputed Champion is currently on his retirement tour run and has recently appeared at WWE Backlash 2025 held at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 2025, against long-time rival "The Viper" Randy Orton. It is to be noted that Randy Orton actually challenged The Cenation Leader at the recently held WrestleMania 41, when Cena defeated Cody Rhodes to claim the Undisputed Championship title. Luckily, at the Backlash, Cena was able to defend his title and hold on to it till now. Meanwhile, The Cenation Leader is preparing for the upcoming 24 matches this year, and the latest one would be the Money in the Bank event, where he is going to appear as one of the main protagonists. The WWE event is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2025, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Shawn Michaels shares his opinion on who John Cena should fight in his last farewell matches WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive Shawn Michaels recently shared his opinion on John Cena 's ongoing farewell tour. The WWE veteran opened up about his thoughts as he recently appeared on the podcast of Good Karma Wrestling to discuss several topics, including whom he would like to see John Cena face during his current farewell run with the company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Didn't Anyone Tell You About This Power Saver? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo During the podcast, Shawn Michaels said, 'Well, look, I have to say, that's John's call. I think John has earned the right and opportunity to sort of — I guess I'm biased — When you're gonna make your last run, I think you're the guy that kind of needs to call those shots.' Shawn Michaels on NXT, John Cena and more | #WWE #wrestling He further said, 'I'm excited and very happy for John, that he's getting the opportunity to do all this. It's just been something that's been fun to watch. I'm like everybody else now, I'm just a fan sitting there and watching this and enjoying John enjoying what he's doing.' (source: Fightful) As The Cenation Leader is preparing to bid goodbye to the WWE ring forever in December 2025, however, the 17-time World Champion will be back in action this weekend at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, where he will face R-Truth in a singles, non-title bout. Also Read : Finn Balor teases new tag team name with JD McDonagh following WWE RAW victory The WWE Saturday Night's Main Event for Saturday, May 24, at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. It will air live on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally. 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.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saturday Night's Main Event: Former WCW champion slams WWE for 'lame as hell' build to John Cena and R-Truth's match
Saturday Night's Main Event: John Cena will be locking horns with R-Truth at Saturday Night's Main Event in a match that has evoked sharp reactions from fans. Some feel that the 53-year-old, who has essentially been a lower midcarder in recent years, has no business being the Cenation Leader's opponent in his final year as an in-ring talent. However, others feel that this has the potential to be an entertaining match as Truth considers Cena to be his 'childhood hero'. A veteran writer has now weighed in on the build to the match and called it 'lame as hell'. He further stated that the company is going through with this match simply to get 'heat' on John Cena, who turned heel at Elimination Chamber in March. Vince Russo gets candid about John Cena, R-Truth's match Vince Russo is a popular name in the pro wrestling industry. The veteran writer, who began his career in the 90s, was an integral part of the WWE creative team during the Attitude Era. He also worked with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) where is won the company's title. In an exclusive interaction with Indiatimes, he said that the whole idea of pitting John Cena against R-Truth at Saturday Night's Main Event is 'lame as hell'. He added that there is no real build for the match. 'It's lame as hell. They are just looking for a Cena match for "Saturday Night's Main Event" with no story and build---a QUICK one and done. They will probably use this match to get some severe heat on Cena,' said Russo. This will mark Cena's first appearance after WWE Backlash, where he defeated Randy Orton to retain his Undisputed Championship. How did the feud begin? R-Truth, who a fan of Cena's work, tried to help him at Backlash by preventing Randy Orton from delivering a punt kick to the 'Last Real Champion' and received an RKO for his troubles. Later, during a press meet, Cena AAed Truth through a table. Following this, Truth challenged Cena to a match and vowed to make his see sense. For all the latest coverage on WWE, track updates here
