John Cena recently took social media by storm after announcing his retirement from WWE. At the WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event, the 16-time World Champion confirmed that he will retire from the in-ring competition in 2025. Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vagas would be his final outings.
Cene, 47, is one the greatest wrestlers of all time and WWE fans around the world can’t digest the fact that the hero is gearing up for his last dance. Meanwhile, Eric Bischoff, another legend of the game, believes that Sena's retirement announcement will be of great benefit to the Stamford-based company.
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Professional wrestling booker, promoter and performer Bischoff recently discussed Cena's retirement on his 83 Weeks podcast. He believes that the company to make a lot of money on Cena's retirement tour because no one will miss the prolific wrestler's final matches.
"It’s going to be printing money, especially since you’re announcing it a year in advance. You’ve got all these events between now and then. Every one of them is going to be special and every one of them is going to have special merchandise, I'm sure. It’s just going to be a money-making festival over at TKO and WWE," Eric Bischoff said.
Bischoff wants to see young guns take on Cena in his final matches
It is noteworthy that the company will now try to bring in big rivalries heading into The Chain Gang Soldier’s final match. Bischoff said he wants to see Cena taking on Bron Breakker in his final match.
"I would start out with people from John's past. That's where I'd start for the nostalgia, right? And to let the story and the momentum and the whole idea of John Cena's retirement continue to build. And then you start working with the younger, hungrier, up-and-coming talent. And let John have them all. Build that momentum. Build that momentum,” Bischoff said on his podcast.
“And then, whoever the next big deal is going to be, Bron Breakker. I'd let Bron beat him. Have John put him over one, two, three. And knowing John, it's probably what he'll want to do, whether it's Bron or somebody else. He's not gonna want to go out with a win," he added.
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‘Going to be a money-making festival’ – WWE legend comments on John Cena’s retirement tour
WWE legend Eric Bischoff believes that John Cena’s retirement tour will bring in a lot of money for the Stamford-based company.
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John Cena recently took social media by storm after announcing his retirement from WWE. At the WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event, the 16-time World Champion confirmed that he will retire from the in-ring competition in 2025. Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vagas would be his final outings.
Cene, 47, is one the greatest wrestlers of all time and WWE fans around the world can’t digest the fact that the hero is gearing up for his last dance. Meanwhile, Eric Bischoff, another legend of the game, believes that Sena's retirement announcement will be of great benefit to the Stamford-based company.
Also Read: Fans demand John Cena to recreate his popular WrestleMania 25 entrance during his retirement tour
Professional wrestling booker, promoter and performer Bischoff recently discussed Cena's retirement on his 83 Weeks podcast. He believes that the company to make a lot of money on Cena's retirement tour because no one will miss the prolific wrestler's final matches.
"It’s going to be printing money, especially since you’re announcing it a year in advance. You’ve got all these events between now and then. Every one of them is going to be special and every one of them is going to have special merchandise, I'm sure. It’s just going to be a money-making festival over at TKO and WWE," Eric Bischoff said.
Bischoff wants to see young guns take on Cena in his final matches
It is noteworthy that the company will now try to bring in big rivalries heading into The Chain Gang Soldier’s final match. Bischoff said he wants to see Cena taking on Bron Breakker in his final match.
"I would start out with people from John's past. That's where I'd start for the nostalgia, right? And to let the story and the momentum and the whole idea of John Cena's retirement continue to build. And then you start working with the younger, hungrier, up-and-coming talent. And let John have them all. Build that momentum. Build that momentum,” Bischoff said on his podcast.
“And then, whoever the next big deal is going to be, Bron Breakker. I'd let Bron beat him. Have John put him over one, two, three. And knowing John, it's probably what he'll want to do, whether it's Bron or somebody else. He's not gonna want to go out with a win," he added.
Also Read: Will Bron Breakker be World Champion by 2026?