WWE legend John Cena announced his participation in the 2025 Royal Rumble event as part of his farewell tour.

Earlier this year, John Cena declared that 2025 would mark the end of his wrestling career.

WWE legend John Cena announced his participation in the 2025 Royal Rumble event as part of his farewell tour.
WWE legend John Cena announced his participation in the 2025 Royal Rumble event as part of his farewell tour.

John Cena has been confirmed as the first participant in the 2025 Royal Rumble event, which marks the beginning of his retirement tour.

At Money in the Bank in July, Cena declared that 2025 would be his final year in WWE.

John Cena and The Rock
Apr 7, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock and John Cena interfere during the WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes during Wrestlemania XL Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.  (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

In April, he informed Complex that he would make his Netflix debut on January 6th during the premiere of "Monday Night Raw," marking the beginning of his farewell to professional wrestling.

Cena declared in a Royal Rumble announcement video posted by WWE on X that there would be numerous history-making events in 2025. He announced that his last Royal Rumble competition would take place on February 1st, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is crucial to be present for this event.

"As WrestleMania's road begins, this is my final Royal Rumble."

John Cena in the ring
John Cena during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Wrestling's Royal Rumble match is one of a kind, featuring thirty men vying to be the last man standing. To win, a wrestler must toss their opponent over the top rope and have both feet touch the ground. The victor earns a title shot at WrestleMania.

In 2008 and 2013, Cena emerged victorious in the Rumble.

At WrestleMania XXIV, Cena lost his World Heavyweight Championship opportunity in a triple threat match against Randy Orton and Triple H.

Ric Flair holds the record for the most decorated world champion in WWE history, but Cena is close behind with 16 world championships and 13 WWE championships. If he wins one more title, he will surpass Flair and become the most decorated world champion in WWE history.

John Cena at Barclays
John Cena sitting on ropes during match at Barclays Center.  (Matthew Carlson /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

The Royal Rumble may be the last time for all.

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