The Champ Is (Kinda) Here
Okay, so John Cena's 2025 "retirement" tour wasn't exactly a full retirement. More like a "farewell…for now!" Still, it was a big deal. Nostalgia was high. Everyone wanted to see the Cenation Leader one last time... or maybe not the LAST time, ya know? But the big question is: did WWE nail it?
Let's break it down, shall we?
The Positives: Hustle, Loyalty, Respect (And Merch!)
Cena brought it in the ring. He still moves well. The matches were fun and respectful of his legacy. He put over some younger talent. This is key for any "legend" run. You can't just win every match. It's about giving back to the future of the business.
The merch was everywhere. T-shirts, hats, posters, the works. WWE knows how to capitalize on nostalgia. And honestly? Some of it was pretty cool. My wallet felt it, though.
The Not-So-Good: Part-Timer Problems
The biggest issue? Cena wasn't there all the time. It's hard to build a consistent storyline when your main player is only around sporadically. Some feuds felt rushed. Other potential storylines got dropped. It's the nature of the beast with part-time legends, but it's still frustrating.
And, let's be honest, some of the match outcomes were predictable. We all knew Cena wasn't going to win the championship again. That kind of took the suspense out of a few matches.
The Verdict: An Incomplete, But Passing, Grade
Overall, I'd give John Cena's 2025 "retirement" tour a solid B. It was entertaining. It had its moments. And it gave us a chance to appreciate a legend. But the part-time nature held it back from being truly great.
WWE passed, but they could have aced the test with a little more planning and commitment. Maybe next time, they'll give us the 16th title win we never got... maybe.