John Cena claims his body is 'screaming at him' as he nears retirement

John Cena claims his body is 'screaming at him' as he nears retirement originally appeared on The Sporting News

John Cena is ready to "move on" from his career in the WWE.

Cena has been a part of the WWE since his 2002 debut and recently shared that his body has taken a toll. 

In an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Cena went over his early beginnings in the WWE. Fallon played clips of his first match in 2002 against Kurt Angle. The WWE rookie lost the match but he was impressed with his "ruthless aggression" and wanted more.

He also made fun of himself as he observed himself in the ring, "Look at the haircut," he said.

As he nears retirement, Cena shared that he rarely plans things because even the first match with Kurt Angle was not supposed to happen.

"That clip you saw was by mistake. The Undertaker was sick," he said. "No kidding. I've just always kind of been reliable and showing up and doing whatever I'm asked. And I really want this tour to be not only special — it'll always be special for me because you guys are out there. I want it to be special for the business. My goal has always been to leave WWE better than I found it."

The WWE legend has 11 more matches before he says goodbye to the ring.

"So very rarely do we have time to look in the rear view mirror. And now that I'm in the farewell tour, the last thing I want to do is start dwelling on moments that might've been in January," he continued. "I'm going to look at the rear view and reflect on all this, but I want to have my feet on the ground and enjoy all the moments that the audience gives me for these last 11 (matches)."

Cena shared that "every part of me" wants "more time on the clock" but his body is "screaming" at him to let this part of his life go.

John Cena announces retirement from WWE

Cena announced his retirement in 2024 in Toronto at the Money in the Bank wrestling event. 

“This farewell does not end tonight. It is filled with opportunity,” Cena told the crowd last year. “Everybody, Raw makes history next year when it moves to Netflix. I’ve never been a part of Raw on Netflix. That is history, that is a first, and I will be there. And along with that history-making first, we are going to build so many unforgettable lasts. The 2025 Royal Rumble will be my last. The 2025 Elimination Chamber will be my last. And I’m here tonight to announce that in Las Vegas, WrestleMania 2025 will be the last WrestleMania I compete in."

Over the course of Cena's career, he has 17 world championship titles with the WWE and 13 reigns as WWE champion.

“I want to say thank you,” Cena continued. “Thank you so much for letting me play in the house that you built for so many years. Thank you so much, always, for your voice, ’cause it’s really loud, and your honesty, ’cause it’s beautifully brutal… So if you are watching at home, or if you are one of the insanely loud here in Toronto, Canada, or if you’re a WWE superstar: If you want some, hurry up and come get some, ’cause the last time is now!”

Cena's last match will reportedly take place in December, but an official date has not been announced at this time.

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