John Cena only has a handful of appearances on his farewell tour so many
WWE stars will not get an opportunity to face him in a match.
John Cena made a shocking announcement at the 2024 WWE Money in the Bank PLE. He revealed that 2025 will mark the start of his farewell tour in WWE and end in December of that year. It has been months since the start of his last leg, and Cena has competed in marquee matches.
Moreover, he also sent shockwaves by turning heel and used underhanded tactics to defeat Cody Rhodes to win his 17th World title at WrestleMania 41.
The Cenation Leader has close to 25 appearances left in his farewell tour, meaning that not all WWE superstars will get a chance for one last dance against him in the ring. Here are the top three choices who are unlikely to face John Cena in his farewell tour:
3. Bronson Reed
Bronson Reed was being positioned as the next monster in the making in WWE with his pure dominance, raw power, and physical stature. He was slowly rising up the ranks until his momentum was derailed with an ankle injury he suffered at the 2024 WWE Survivor Series PLE. Reed is not expected to be back for months; even if he does, it would possibly be towards the end of John Cena's farewell tour. Although he had expressed his desire to battle the 17-time champion, it seems very unlikely that Reed will get a chance to do so.
2. Joe Hendry
Another popular wrestling superstar who is eyeing a match with John Cena before the end of his farewell tour is the current TNA World Champion, Joe Hendry. The captivating star, although he got a match at WrestleMania 41 against Cena's historic rival, Randy Orton, WWE might not consider him for a bout with Cena. With only limited dates and many top names WWE has that can share the ring, Hendry's chances to battle Cena look bleak at the moment.
1. The Rock
The Rock returned to WWE on the road to WrestleMania 41 and joined forces with John Cena at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE. While many fans expected, The Rock did not make any appearances following that and even chose to step out of WrestleMania on his own will. Moreover, there are no signs of him getting back in the ring due to his other commitments, making a last time mega showdown with Cena unlikely on his farewell tour.
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