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Report: John Cena Wrestling Outside WWE Following Retirement Was Never Possible
Fightful Select said WWE’s ambassadorial contract prevents Cena from wrestling for another promotion after retirement, while a John Cena Classic tournament is planned inside WWE.
- John Cena confirmed he will never return to the ring as a competitor following his WWE retirement in December 2025, with any prospect of luring him back appearing dead on arrival.
- Cena signed a five-year ambassadorial deal with WWE after his retirement, an agreement that contractually prevents him from competing in any promotion outside WWE.
- When asked about potential returns, Cena joked that it would amount to "financial suicide" for any promoter, while Fightful Select confirmed AEW has not discussed bringing him in.
- At Backlash in May, Cena announced the John Cena Classic tournament, which will feature talents across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT with fan-determined winners.
- Targeted for December, the John Cena Classic remains his priority for developing next-generation talent, though the date is subject to change.
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Towards the end of 2025, John Cena wrestled his final wrestling match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
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