TNA took some playful shots at John Cena‘s retirement match during its Genesis pay-per-view. In JDC‘s (also known as Fandango in his time in WWE) retirement match, he and Eddie Edwards went at it. Toward the end of the match,

The finish saw Cena tap out to a sleeper hold, a decision that sparked controversy among fans who felt it contradicted his "Never Give Up" motto. However, Cena explained that the visual of him flashing a smile while fading was intentional, meant to mirror someone passing away peacefully after giving everything they had.

CM Punk has suggested the outrage over John Cena tapping out was over the top on the night of the 17-time world champion's retirement. He's right.

John Cena stands by the closing moment of his retirement match. A month removed, wrestling fans continue to debate the finish of John Cena’s last match, with some appreciating its apparent symbolism.

WWE legend R-Truth has handpicked his final opponent, someone with whom he has a long history, having both teamed with and wrestled him in the past.

Almost a month after John Cena’s WWE retirement match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event, CM Punk has shared his opinion on it. Speaking on My Mom’s Basement with Robbie Fox, Punk claimed that he found the match’s finish ‘beautiful.’

WWE legend and Hollywood actor John Cena has reflected on his '2025' just days after retiring from professional wrestling.

John Cena gave his unfiltered thoughts on his retirement tour and his heel turn follow up during a panel at FAN EXPO New Orleans.

AJ Styles reveals that John Cena got in trouble with WWE management for a personalized ring introduction at Crown Jewel.