5 best opponents for John Cena's WWE farewell match

John Cena is all set to retire from WWE by the end of the 2025 season. The Leader of the Cenation Army announced that 2025 would be his last year as an active wrestler. He returned to WWE Raw during the Netflix Premiere and announced his participation in his last Royal Rumble match. After losing the Royal Rumble, Cena announced his participation in his last Elimination Chamber match.

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The star wrestler is currently shooting for one of his movies after which he will be giving his best for 10 months till he retires in December 2025. So far, his retirement tour has been all about his shot at the world title. It could change as Cena is likely to face some of his top rivals and the emerging stars of the company. His last WWE match could be one of the most emotional moments in the company's history.

5 best Opponents for John Cena's WWE Farewell Match

5. Jacob Fatu

Jacob Fatu might not be a favorable name in the list of wrestlers to retire John. However, if an emerging star can retire Cena, it would be Fatu. He has been highly 'over' among the fans for his all-round skills as a wrestler. Jacob has everything it takes to be a top star of the company.

If the Bloodline 2.0 star gets a chance to retire Cena, it would help him to strengthen his spot as a Main Event Star. If he remains a heel by the end of the year, it would help him to gate hate from the fans. It could be a win-win situation for Fatu and the Business.

4. Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns and Cena are two of the biggest WWE stars after Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock left the company. While The Rock returned to the company in patches, Cena and Roman were the top guys of the company. A story could be framed around the topic to decide the GOAT.

While such a match might not prove well for Cena's farewell, The OTC could be a great contender to retire Cena. Roman and Cena have faced each other numerous times and are two of the biggest stars the company has to offer. Their match would lead to seamless options for the company's business.

3. The Rock

The Rock is one of the biggest rivals of the 16-time world champion. The only thing that could stop the Final Boss from facing Cena would be his Hollywood dates. If The People's Champ can somehow make some time to face Cena, it could be the return of 'Once in a Lifetime'!

With his new character as The Final Boss, The Rock would be as appealing as ever. On the other hand could be Super Cena for one last time in his career. Like they teased a faceoff against each other at WrestleMania XL, the arena could go crazy if they face each other for one last time.

2. CM Punk

CM Punk and Cena defined the PG Era without a doubt. Their feud was the best the company had to offer in an otherwise pale period. Punk has openly wished to face Cena multiple times during his retirement tour. He already had a brief faceoff with Cena during the Men's Royal Rumble 2025 match.

Punk and Cena will be against each other at the Men's Elimination Chamber 2025 match where the fans could burst out with chants of "Let's go Cena! CM Punk". The Second City Saint would be among the Top 5 greatest Cena rivals and his retiring John would be a great option.

1. Randy Orton

Randy Orton and Cena are related by many to Vegeta and Goku of WWE. While these two did not have as many memorable matches, their feud is etched among the minds of the fans due to the buildup they had. Their character as a proper heel vs proper face always drew the fans to the stadium.

There might not be a more deserving candidate to face Cena in his last match than Orton. Randy was the best rival of Cena for a long time along with Edge. Fans want Orton to be Cena's last opponent due to their rivalry and chemistry in the ring. Their match is one of the most anticipated ones in 2025.

Some of the biggest rivals of John Cena like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Batista, Kurt Angle, and JBL have retired from Wrestling. Other stars like Seth Rollins, AJ Styles, The Miz, and Brock Lesnar might not make a case to be his last opponent. Some top stars like Edge, Daniel Bryan, The Big Show, and Dean Ambrose are not in WWE. Others like Umaga and Bray Wyatt are no more. Hence, the chances of Randy Orton and CM Punk being his last opponents are higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will John Cena retire from WWE?

John Cena is likely to retire from WWE in December 2025. It will be his last year as an active wrestler in WWE.

2. Who could be John Cena's last WWE opponent? 

Randy Orton, CM Punk, The Rock, or Roman Reigns could potentially be John Cena's last WWE opponents.

3. Who are John Cena's greatest rivals?

Some of John Cena's greatest rivals are Randy Orton, CM Punk, Edge, The Rock, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, Umaga, Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, and Roman Reigns.

4. Will John Cena win the Men's Elimination Chamber 2025?

John Cena is likely to win the Men's Elimination Chamber 2025 match.

5. Will John Cena become a record 17th-time world champion at WrestleMania 41?

John Cena could dethrone Cody Rhodes to become a record 17-time world champion at WrestleMania 41.