4 Directions for John Cena in the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble Match
John Cena is one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. In fact, a very real argument could be made that he is the very best. Cena is a 16-time world champion, tied with just Ric Flair for having the most reigns ever.
Unfortunately, The Face That Runs The Place is wrapping up his pro wrestling career. He has announced that 2025 will be his last year as an active wrestler and once 2026 rolls around, he will never ever wrestle again.
While that's upsetting, Cena is going on a big tour and taking multiple dates throughout 2025. One appearance that has been confirmed will be at the 2025 Royal Rumble. In fact, he will seemingly be competing in the Men's Royal Rumble Match.
Now that John is set for one of the biggest matches of the year, what might he actually do in it? This article will take a look at a handful of directions for the 16-time world champion in one of the most exciting matches in pro wrestling.
Below are four directions for John Cena in the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble Match.
#4. John Cena could win the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble match
John Cena has had quite the history in Royal Rumble Matches in WWE. He has won two previous editions of the match type, with one being in 2008 and the other in 2013. He has a pedigree in the Royal Rumble Match.
As a result, there is a chance that The Face That Runs The Place will win the 2025 Royal Rumble. He has the pedigree to do so, but it would also make for an incredible moment during his final year as an active competitor in WWE.
If Cena makes it until the end and wins the bout, he will then be able to challenge for a world title at WrestleMania. Once again, that would make for an incredible moment during his final year as an active competitor in the industry.
#3. He could come up short as the runner-up
While John Cena winning the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble Match would be extremely exciting, it might not actually be what's best for business. As noted, Cena's career as a competitor in WWE ends that same year.
As a result, it could be seen as a waste to have him win a match that could instead either elevate or further a push for a talent who will be around in WWE after 2025. If one buys into that philosophy, it may be best for Cena to be the runner-up and lose.
This would be interesting for a number of reasons. For starters, it would elevate whoever eliminates Cena last. Beyond that, it would give John sympathy and hopefully build up to him getting a major match at WrestleMania for the last-time-ever.
#2. Gunther could come out and cost Cena a win
Gunther is one of the most talented pro wrestlers in the world. He has set two title records since joining WWE. Now, he is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion and likely hopes to set another historic record as champion.
For a long time, fans have been begging for a match between The Ring General and John Cena. For starters, Cena is known as a patriotic WWE Superstar and Gunther is the kind of foreign heel he'd have an amazing story with. Gunther could also help Cena have a great match this late in his career.
When John is in the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble Match, Gunther could surprisingly come out and cost Cena the win. This could then lead to the two stars going one-on-one at Elimination Chamber or on a Saturday Night's Main Event special.
#1. Logan Paul could eliminate John Cena to set up a WWE WrestleMania 41 match
Logan Paul is the biggest surprise in pro wrestling. The controversial and cocky social media sensation shouldn't have ever been a fit in pro wrestling. Despite that, he has excelled in WWE and even once held the United States Title.
The Maverick vs. John Cena is another match fans have been fantasizing about for awhile now. Once it became clear that Logan Paul was actually a quality WWE performer, fans imagined two big crossover stars battling it out.
The perfect place for these two men to fight is WrestleMania 41, Cena's last-ever match at The Show Of Shows. The two names would bring a lot of attention to the show, which is what the feud is all about. How much social media attention will The Maverick vs. The Face That Runs The Place get? Chances are, they'll receive plenty.