AEW’s Relieved by John Cena’s Retirement Match Announcement

AEW’s Relieved by John Cena’s Retirement Match Announcement. When AEW announced All Out 2025 on September 20th WWE quickly made a bold counter. The company revealed their Wrestlepalooza pay-per-view for the very same day. To avoid a direct clash Tony Khan shifted AEW’s All Out start time. This showed how far WWE is willing to go to challenge AEW directly.

Rumors About Cena Retirement Match

Soon after reports suggested that WWE might use John Cena’s retirement match as another weapon in the rivalry. The talk was that Cena’s final bout could be scheduled for December 27th 2025. That is the same date as AEW’s year-ending spectacle World’s End 2025. If true the two events would have split wrestling fans worldwide.

Triple H Makes Official Announcement

In a surprising twist WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H announced that Cena’s retirement match will not collide with AEW after all. He confirmed that Cena’s last match will take place on Saturday Night’s Main Event scheduled for December 13th 2025. This change means that Cena’s farewell bout will stand on its own while AEW’s World’s End can shine without direct competition.

Relief for AEW Fans

This outcome is a relief for AEW. Their final pay-per-view of 2025 will not face the distraction of John Cena’s farewell. Fans will be able to fully enjoy both shows and AEW will likely see stronger viewership and revenue. At the same time WWE secures a spotlight moment for Cena that no other event will overshadow.

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