New Rumor Reveals First Planned Opponent For John Cena’s 2025 WWE Retirement Tour

John Cena’s WWE Retirement Tour is Coming!

Professional wrestling legend John Cena had announced his upcoming retirement following the 2025 SummerSlam, and rumors are flying as to who his retirement opponent will be. Over the years, Cena has faced off with some of the biggest names in professional wrestling history and to this day remains one of the most beloved stars in WWE history. Several names have been thrown for the first opponent of Cena’s retirement tour.

A Return of The Tribal Chief?

One potential opponent is Paul Heyman’s Tribal Chief Roman Reigns. This matchup would surely be a match worthy of Cena’s main event legacy. Reigns sits atop the WWE mountain as one of the WWE’s most dominant and formidable champions in WWE history. Reigns has only faced off with Cena once at WWE No Mercy in 2017, resulting in Reigns coming out victorious. A rematch between the two would be a major draw for the WWE Universe.

The match would also have a significant storyline behind it as Cena has acknowledged Reigns as the face of the WWE. In a 2022 interview, Cena acknowledged that Reigns is the top dog and his dominance, like his own, is a product of hard work and dedication. A Cena vs. Reigns match would allow Cena to pass his legacy to a new generation of superstars, andsolidify Reigns as the top star in WWE.

The American Nightmare

Another possible opponent for Cena is the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes. Rhodes has had a storied rivalry with Cena in the past and is one of the most popular stars in wrestling today. The two first faced off at the 2013 Royal Rumble and have since had several memorable matches. A match between Cena and Rhodes would be a dream match for many fans.

Cody Rhodes has a personal history with John Cena that would add emotion to their retirement match. Rhodes has mentioned on multiple occasions the advice and encouragement Cena gave him when Rhodes was in his early days in the industry. Rhodes credits Cena for helping him become the wrestler he is today, and a match between the two would serve as a show of gratitude and respect. Rhodes also has the star power and ability to make the match one of the more memorable ones of Cena’s farewell run.

The Tribal Chief vs. The American Nightmare

WWE Universe could also be in for a treat if both Rhodes and Reigns face off with Cena on his tour. Cena’s retirement tour presents a perfect opportunity to build multiple dream matchups, and these two superstars sit at the top of the list. Reigns and Rhodes are easily two of the hottest stars in the WWE and have been at the forefront of the company’s programming success in the past year. The in-ring skills and popularity of Reigns and Rhodes would provide Cena with an impressive showcase on the first nights of his retirement tour.

Conclusion

There are many potential opponents for John Cena’s retirement tour, and the WWE Universe will be eagerly awaiting to see who he faces. The first opponent will likely be a major star, and the match will be a huge draw. John Cena vs. Roman Reigns, John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes, and John Cena vs. both men on the same night would be matches worthy of “The Champ’s” retirement tour. Regardless of who he faces, Cena’s retirement tour is sure to be a memorable event for wrestling fans around the world.