WWE is reportedly considering rescheduling John Cena’s final, historic retirement match. According to Brian Alvarez on today’s Wrestling Observer Live, the exact plans are still undecided, but discussions about changing the date are actively underway within the company.
Originally, Cena’s farewell match was set to headline a Saturday night event in early December. However, Alvarez noted that while nothing is confirmed, there seems to be a debate about moving the date.
This possible rescheduling comes after news broke that WWE plans to hold a premium live event featuring John Cena versus Brock Lesnar on Saturday, September 20th, which directly clashes with all AEW pay-per-view events. Alvarez also mentioned hearing rumors about another direct competition event being planned for this year.
Cena’s retirement bout is expected to take place in his hometown of Boston, while AEW’s world championship event is booked for the Chicago arena on Saturday, December 27th. This scheduling conflict represents one of the most intense instances of counter-programming between wrestling promotions ever.
Fan Take: This potential date shift highlights WWE’s strategic efforts to maintain its dominance in the wrestling world and avoid losing viewers to AEW events. For fans, it underscores how fiercely competitive the wrestling industry has become and amplifies the anticipation around Cena’s final match and its impact on the sport’s future.
