A "wild" gauntlet match has been suggested for John Cena’s final night on his WWE Farewell tour, possibly featuring a showdown with The Rock. Cena’s retirement schedule now has just eight confirmed appearances left, including a singles match against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris on August 31. His last event is expected to be in Boston, Massachusetts, in December, with rumors circulating that he might face a series of opponents in a gauntlet format.
Throughout his farewell run, Cena has been revisiting old rivalries with stars like Randy Orton, CM Punk, and even Cody Rhodes, from whom he lost the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. His recent persona shifts between heel and face have surprised many fans, though his stint as a villain wasn’t universally well-received. Former WWE star Nick Nemeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler) and ex-commentator Jonathan Coachman discussed Cena’s retirement, suggesting that the gauntlet could include WWE’s biggest faction, rising stars, and longtime foes, culminating in a final battle with The Rock.
Cena and The Rock share a deep history, having headlined major WrestleMania events against each other. Their first encounter at WrestleMania 28 ended with The Rock victorious, while their second at WrestleMania 29 saw Cena claim the WWE Championship. The two have since developed a close real-life friendship, leaving behind their past rivalry, but Cena has not ruled out one final clash with The Rock in the ring. Cena hinted at this possibility during a Fan Expo panel in Denver earlier this summer.
While WWE creatively used Cena’s heel turn to blur the lines between fiction and reality, The Rock’s busy film career might prevent him from appearing regularly in WWE this year. Nonetheless, a surprise appearance on Cena’s Farewell tour finale remains possible.
Fan Take: This potential final showdown between John Cena and The Rock holds huge significance for WWE fans, as it could serve as an epic conclusion to one of the sport’s most iconic rivalries. The match would not only celebrate the careers of two legends but also electrify the WWE universe, leaving a memorable mark on wrestling history.
