John Cena started his retirement tour at the Netflix RAW Premiere on January 6th, 2025. During this retirement tour, his primary objective would be winning the 17th World title. He had been a 16 times WWE world champion which is a tie with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. He already made his mind clear that he would do everything to beat Flair's record during this retirement tour.
Cena made his first attempt to get in the world title picture when he entered the Royal Rumble match in the quest of winning it and featuring in the main event of WrestleMania 41 to challenge for a World Championship. But he came on the one man short of winning it as Jey Uso eliminated him to win the men's Royal Rumble match of 2025.
John Cena Makes Startling Remarks About His Upcoming Elimination Chamber Appearance
He is still trying to get to challenge for the World Championship at WrestleMania 41 as he has another opportunity left. The winners of the Elimination Chamber matches go on to challenge for the other world title that the Royal Rumble winners reject. Since Jey Uso decided to go for the World Heavyweight title, Cody Rhodes' Undisputed title shot is still up for grabs.
John Cena is a 16 times WWE World Champion
John Cena will enter the men's Elimination Chamber match in search of becoming the no. 1 contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. Cena recently attended a Press Conference to hype the upcoming Elimination Chamber event where he made his mind clear about the event. Here is what he had to say;
John Cena previously won three Elimination Chamber matches
“I am going to the Elimination Chamber to win, and I’m going to main event my final appearance in WrestleMania and win a 17th championship because that’s what’s best for business. I say that because it is not best for my ego, it is not best for my business. I have built my existence here off of hard work, loyalty to this company, and respect for all of its branches. I will win 17, not for me. I will win 17 to someday shake the hand of the person who wins 18. Thank you very much.”
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Cena presently stands as the odds on favorite to win the Elimination Chamber match and challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. However, there are also rumors that this championship match at WrestleMania 41 will not be a one on one match. Someone else will also get involved to make it a triple threat, CM Punk stands as the favorite to be the third member of this match. Moreover, the picture for the Undisputed WWE Championship match for WrestleMania 41 looks quite fascinating.
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