John Cena already holds the record for the most world title reigns with 17 after beating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. However, the latest reports suggest that WWE discussed the possibility of making Cena an 18-time WWE World Champion.
One of the main storylines for Cena’s farewell tour was his pursuit of world title No. 17 to break Ric Flair’s record. Although he failed to win the Royal Rumble, Cena earned a shot at Rhodes by winning the Elimination Chamber. He also turned heel, which helped ensure his record-breaking victory at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
With John Cena’s retirement tour set to conclude on December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., some interesting plans were pitched for “The GOAT.” Fightful Select reported that there were discussions about putting another world title on Cena, especially amid Seth Rollins’ legitimate shoulder injury. Ultimately, WWE decided on a different approach: a tournament to determine John Cena’s final opponent.
The tournament, called “Last Time is Now,” will feature 16 stars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. Cena even mentioned the possibility of including stars not currently under WWE contract. The first four names announced for the tournament were Sheamus, Damian Priest, Rusev, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Cena has a long history with both Sheamus and Rusev throughout his illustrious career.
John Cena has just four appearances left in his farewell tour as his in-ring career nears its end. His next scheduled appearance is on Monday Night RAW in Boston—his hometown—which will be a significant moment for the WWE Universe. That card will also feature two tournament matches, so Cena is likely to play a prominent role.
Following Boston, Cena is set to appear on the November 17 episode of RAW in New York City. This will mark his final active appearance at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
Cena’s last two dates on the tour are Survivor Series: WarGames in San Diego and Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C. Rumors suggest Cena could face Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series. Additionally, Gunther has been tipped as Cena’s potential final opponent, though nothing has been officially confirmed as of this writing.
As Cena’s farewell tour draws to a close, fans eagerly await the final chapters of one of wrestling’s greatest careers.
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