During his emotional speech, Cena stood in the ring with a microphone in hand, capturing the crowd’s attention. He stated, “Tonight I officially announce my retirement from WWE.”
The announcement was received with a mix of emotions from the public. Initially, the audience responded with a resounding “No!” accompanied by gestures of disappointment, but then a silence fell over the arena.
Cena acknowledged the loyal fans and expressed his gratitude for their continued support throughout his career. He attributed some of WWE’s success to the dedication of these fans, saying, “I just want to thank you all for always showing up. You guys really helped build WWE into what it is today.”
Additionally, Cena highlighted a major milestone for the wrestling industry: Netflix’s upcoming exclusive partnership with WWE Rawwhich will debut in 2025.