Former WWE Champion to turn heel after 38 months & retire John Cena? Exploring why it's possible
John Cena made a surprise return at WWE Money in the Bank last night to announce his Farewell Tour for 2025. The perfect person to retire him may turn heel soon to do the deed.
At the premium live event, Trish Stratus surprised the fans in Toronto by welcoming John Cena, whom fans hadn't seen since WrestleMania 40 week. He had an emotional moment with the WWE Universe, announcing he will finally retire from in-ring competition in 2025. He invited competitors to battle him by saying his signature catchphrase, "Come, get some."
Now that the plan is laid out, the perfect person to retire him may not be a tough pick. Based on the subtle teases, Randy Orton may turn heel, possibly at WWE SummerSlam later this year. If it happens, it will be his first heel turn in over 38 months. Fans have seen him as a babyface since his days as an RK-Bro member, but now may be the time to change that.
He could turn heel and start a rivalry against The Leader of Cenation leading up to WrestleMania 41 or Survivor Series later next year. The possible stipulation could be Title vs. Career if Randy Orton wins the WWE Championship in the next few months. While this is all just speculation for now, it would be the perfect retirement match for John Cena.
Who else could John Cena face in his last WWE match?
While Randy Orton is a good choice as Cena's last opponent, there are multiple incomplete stories, and more stars could benefit from a match against The Greatest of All Time.
A great encounter will be against Solo Sikoa, who brutally defeated the WWE legend last year. While the two had a memorable confrontation at WrestleMania 40, a redemption match will be something fans would surely love to see.
Also, at WWE Money in The Bank 2023, John Cena had a verbal battle with Grayson Waller that never materialized into a match. Maybe that story could be completed soon? Who knows what the promotion has planned out for the 16-time World Champion for his Farewell Tour.