WWE Royal Rumble 2025: When is John Cena's last match? All you need to know about the WWE star's farewell tour
WWE Royal Rumble 2025: When is John Cena's last match? All you need to know about the WWE star's farewell tour
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The road to WrestleMania 2025 begins on Saturday night with the return of the fan-favourite Royal Rumble event. Having been a regular fixture in the WWE calendar since its first appearance in 1988, Royal Rumble is back and better than ever. John Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Seth 'Freakin' Rollins, Jey Uso, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn are among 30 wrestlers hoping to enhance their chances of a shot at WrestleMania.
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Notable names in the women's match include Bayley, Nia Jax, Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Naomi and the returning Charlotte Flair. There are also two championship matches on the undercard - with Cody Rhodes facing Kevin Owens in a battle for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The event also marks John Cena's final Royal Rumble as he embarks on his farewell tour, 25 years after his debut. The road to WrestleMania 2025 begins on Saturday night - but also marks John Cena's last ever Royal Rumble.
![[Cena, 47, previously confirmed when the final match of his career would take place]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/01/15/94754725-14349537-image-a-26_1738423995006.jpg)
Speaking to Collider , he revealed plans for a retirement tour that would consist of an estimated 36 dates. So, when is his last match and what other events will he appear in before he calls time on his career?. Read on below for everything you need to know about Cena's farewell tour. Cena, 47, previously confirmed that his last wrestling match will take place at some point in December 2025. Speaking to Collider, he revealed plans for a retirement tour that would consist of an estimated 36 dates.
The former WWE champion said: 'I can probably confirm that Peacemaker will take us to the end of 2024, and I can say that with the utmost conviction because I have given the calendar year 2025 to WWE. 'I am retiring in 2025, and I start that farewell tour in January. 'I'll end it in December, and it's going to be right around 36 dates around the world to pay thanks and gratitude to the WWE audiences around the world. So that's what I'm doing in 2025.'.
Cena, 47, previously confirmed when the final match of his career would take place. Royal Rumble works by having just two wrestlers in the ring - but a new star can enter every 90 seconds up to the point that all 30 have entered. A competitor is eliminated if they are thrown over the top rope and both their feet touch the arena floor. The reward for being the last remaining competitor is an opportunity for a championship match at WrestleMania in April in Las Vegas.
