Top 10 WWE matches John Cena MUST have during retirement tour in 2025

Fans are anticipating a lot of WWE dream matches to take place during John Cena’s farewell tour.

WWE RAW on Netflix debut show saw 16-time World Champion John Cena kick off his highly anticipated farewell tour. This will see Cena wrestle for the final time as an in-ring performer in WWE, with his last match taking place in December 2025. Following this, Cena will hang up his boots for good.

During Cena’s appearance on RAW on Netflix, he addressed the speculation regarding the matches that could take place on his farewell tour, and he dropped a few top names. Here are the top 10 WWE matches John Cena must have in 2025 before retiring from the ring:

10. Logan Paul

The internet sensation Logan Paul has become a worldwide name due to his highly successful social media channels, business ventures and tenure as a WWE superstar. He has proven his worth as an exceptional in-ring athlete against the likes of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Moreover, he has been speculated to be one of John Cena‘s opponents on his farewell tour, which could become a stellar match in its own right.

9. Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre has often cited John Cena as an inspiration for his WWE career. Despite having shared the ring with him during his first WWE run, the more dominant and successful three-time World Champion McIntyre is yet to battle The Cenation Leader. With Cena’s name-dropping him on RAW on Netflix, the bout between these two superstars can surely become a memorable encounter.

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8. Seth Rollins

John Cena and Seth Rollins delivered some memorable matches against each other in the mid-2010s when Rollins was being positioned as the next top WWE star. With The Visionary becoming a much more accomplished star now, he and Cena can have one last dance before The Champ rides off in the sunset for good.

7. Bron Breakker

Bron Breakker has emerged to become one of the fastest-rising stars in WWE in the year 2024. The two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion has made a huge impact on the first year of his main roster and envisioned bigger things for himself in 2025. This could see him battle the 16-time WWE Champion, John Cena, which could not only be a great in-ring showdown but also a major boost for his young wrestling career.

6. Gunther

Over the years, John Cena and Gunther have exchanged words over social media. The online feud can very well translate into an onscreen WWE rivalry on John Cena’s farewell tour. With Gunther holding the World Heavyweight Championship, the first-ever match against Cena could be a blockbuster showdown and also his ticket to finally win his 17th World Championship.

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5. Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns has once again cemented himself as the one and only ‘Tribal Chief’ of WWE following his win over Solo Sikoa in the Tribal Combat on RAW on Netflix. This paves the way for Reigns to look at bigger things, and one of them could be battling his old foe, John Cena. The last time match between the two faces of WWE in their respective eras could prove to be a must-see showdown, with Cena hoping to score a win over Reigns and Reigns looking to go 3-0 against ‘The Cenation Leader’.

4. CM Punk

CM Punk is considered one of John Cena’s most iconic rivals in the history of WWE. ‘The Best in the World’ has made teases of facing Cena on his farewell tour ever since he made the announcement at the WWE Money in the Bank 2024 PLE. This showdown between the two old foes could easily headline any major WWE event and captivate the audience as it has done in the past.

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3. The Rock

The fans erupted when John Cena and The Rock came face-to-face at WrestleMania XL, considering the past rivalry, star power and two iconic WrestleMania matches. With both men holding one victory over the other, the two flagship WWE stars could have their third and final showdown at a major WWE event to see who the better man is in one of the biggest matches on Cena’s farewell tour.

2. Randy Orton

Perhaps, the biggest rival in the WWE career of John Cena has to be none other than Randy Orton. The duo have a storied rivalry in the company, with their past matches captivating the fans like no other. With Orton already being open to battle Cena on his farewell tour, the WWE Universe could witness one last match between Cena and Orton before The Champ puts an end to his career.

1. Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes has often mentioned wanting to represent WWE as the face of the company as John Cena did in his prime. The American Nightmare is currently at the top of the mountain as the Undisputed WWE Champion, but this version of Cody Rhodes has yet to battle the legendary John Cena. With Cena declaring himself for the 2025 Royal Rumble match, he would go on to win the match and get a one-on-one title match against Rhodes at his last WrestleMania in one of the biggest showdowns in WWE history.

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