22-year veteran to win his first title 2925 days after winning his last WWE Championship? Exploring the chances
22-year veteran John Cena might at last get his first title after 2925 days since the last time he won the WWE Championship. His last win was in the Royal Rumble 2017 PLE.
He is now tied with Ric Flair at 16 world title wins and has a chance to make history by getting his 17th world title at Royal Rumble 2025 PLE. The 47-year-old is getting ready to make his comeback on the first episode of RAW on Netflix, where he could challenge Gunther for a title shot on February 1.
The Ring General has carved his name as one of the toughest champions in WWE's history. Yet, if John Cena were to win a title, it would stir things up as we move toward WrestleMania 41. A win at Royal Rumble after 2925 days of winning his last WWE Championship would secure Cena’s name in the history books and boost the thrill of one of WWE's biggest events.
With over 20 years under his belt, he's created unforgettable moments and established himself as a key figure in sports entertainment. Winning a 17th title would not only show his loyalty but also create a huge moment for fans all around the world.
We'll have to wait and see if Cena steps into the Grandest Stage of Them All as the record-breaking champion or if WWE will keep Gunther's dominance going. Either way, the Royal Rumble 2025 could be gearing up to be a huge moment in the Stamford-based promotion's history.
John Cena was asked if he would break the record for most WWE world title reigns back in July
John Cena returned at Money in the Bank 2024 and revealed that he would kick off his retirement tour in 2025. During the post-show press conference, the 22-year wrestling veteran was asked about breaking the record for most world title reigns.
Here is what the 13-time WWE champion said:
“Great question. I would love that opportunity, but those opportunities are earned, and given my past track record, I got some work to do. So what I said tonight about fantastic opportunities, man, the Rumble, that’s a great ticket, right? Elimination Chamber now has some stakes to it, so that’s another great opportunity, and like I said, WrestleMania is not my last [match], Money in the Bank is another great opportunity, so I know from a straight competitive standpoint, I gotta work my way up from the bottom because I’m a realist. But there are some opportunities scattered in there that if I do harness a little bit more luck, who knows, man? Maybe we make some history. Either way, I’m excited." [H/T: Fightful]
As Cena's farewell year gets closer, fans are buzzing about what 2025 will bring. It's still up in the air whether he'll hit this historic milestone, so for now, it's all just speculation.