3 WWE Stars Named As Possible Replacements For John Cena
While replacing John Cena is next to impossible, WWE will look to fill the void when he retires in December.
After signing a contract with the Stamford-based company in 2001, he officially debuted in 2002, revealing himself as Kurt Angle’s surprise opponent.
Since then, Cena has built an enviable legacy and is the only person in the promotion to hold the World Championship 17 times.
At Money in the Bank PLE last year, he revealed that he was retiring from the profession, and 2025 would be his final year.
WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H recently confirmed John Cena’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13.
While the promotion hopes to send off the future Hall of Famer in grand fashion, it also has the responsibility of filling the hole that he leaves behind.
Former United States Champion R-Truth recently gave an interview to Bleacher Report, wherein he named 3 stars who could be the perfect replacements for the wrestling great.
Man, there’s a lot of guys. NXT is full of talent, man. Trick [Williams] is there, Carmelo [Hayes] is up here now, they got Je’Von [Evans], there’s so much talent there, man. [H/T: Bleacher Report]
WWE Has Plans For AJ Styles’ Retirement Too
During the Crown Jewel Kick-Off Show, AJ Styles revealed that he would be retiring from WWE in 2026.
He then reiterated his retirement after a Supershow in Melbourne, thanking the fans in attendance for their continued support.
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer claimed that the company has already set the wheels in motion as far as Styles’ retirement plans went.
There is a plan in play for how to handle AJ Styles’ retirement in 2026…
It’s not fully locked in or anything, but the idea is, ‘We’re gonna do something.
AJ Styles and John Cena put on a classic at WWE Crown Jewel, as they not only fought for a favorable result, but also paid tribute to their personal rivals throughout their respective careers.
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