A new report from Dave Meltzer has confirmed the plans currently in place for John Cena’s final WrestleMania.
On the topic of Cena possibly challenging for a world title at WrestleMania 41, Meltzer noted in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the reports of the former WWE Champion challenging Cody Rhodes were “accurate,” adding:
The idea of Cena challenging one of the two champions in an attempt to break the so-called record of 16 reigns that he and Flair share has been a working idea for months. At first it was the Raw title given Rhodes vs. Rock would be for the other title and People’s belt. This isn’t etched in stone because whatever Rock wants to do, he’s likely going to be able to do.
I do know that people are expecting him to appear on the show [WrestleMania 41] in some form. As for wrestling on the show, I even know people at the top who are expecting that, but it’s not a sure thing and one would think the Netflix show on 1/6 will kick off the season and tip the hand. Rock could do another match even though WWE title vs. People’s title was what he wanted after Mania.
Cena previously announced that 2025 would mark his final year as an in-ring competitor, kicking off his retirement tour on 1/6 for the debut of Raw on Netflix.
Source: F4WOnline