WWE legend John Cena, who is preparing to conclude his remarkable career, has reflected on his journey in the wrestling entertainment industry as his time in the ring comes to an end.
Cena reflected on his journey in the ring, shedding light on the toll the sport has taken on his body, with the former champion facing several stints on the sidelines due to numerous injuries.
“You can never master sports entertainment. You can never master WWE. There’s always something to learn… I’m still learning and I’m still growing.”
“My body is beat up. It takes me a while to warm up for these matches and it takes me a while to cool down.”
“Every time I come through the curtain, I think everybody feels emotionally like, man, he gave us all he had.”
“I’m not going
out on my own terms. If I could do this in infinity, I would do it. I made a promise to the fan base when I stated that when I got a step slower, I got to walk away.”
“Yeah, I could probably squeeze out more matches, but at what cost? I do harm to myself, I do harm to the product, and you as a fan… you leave feeling bad or sad.”
Ahead of his farewell bout against Gunther, Cena reminisced on the essence of the iconic Madison Square Garden, a venue that has been steeped in tradition and enriched with history in the annals of the sport.
“I think the significance of this building should never be lost on sports entertainment… every person in WWE should understand the history of this place.”
“This is a place where, if you are allowed to perform here, you are a professional,” he concluded.
Cena closed out by expressing his delight with the return of Zack Ryder and lauded him for his humility during times of challenges.
“I was very, very glad to see Zack Ryder come back… I’ve seen his mind grow. I like rooting for people who are humble enough to admit when they’re wrong and always want to grow.”
(Quotes courtesy of Sony Sports Network, which will be live-streaming John Cena’s last fight in India on the 13th of December 2025)
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