- The wrestling icon is scheduled for a match with Cody Rhodes in Las Vegas in April.
- Another world title would put him above Ric Flair as the all-time record holder.
- Meanwhile, Roman Reigns and CM Punk are rumored to be working together at the event
John Cena is embarking on the last WrestleMania of his in-ring career and WWE is sending him off in the best way possible.
While few WWE legends remain retired after ending their careers, the 47-year-old is spending more time in Hollywood and WWE has announced that this is his final run.
WrestleMania 41 will be in Las Vegas in April and WWE has decided to give Cena one of the top spots on the card.
According to the Wrestling Observer NewsletterCena will challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Heavyweight Title.
Cena, a record-tying 16-time WWE World Champion, would have the opportunity to surpass Ric Flair and make the record for most world titles his own with 17.
Rhodes will have been back in WWE for three years when he makes his entrance in Las Vegas, ascending to the top babyface spot that Cena dominated for over a decade.
WWE is planning big things for John Cena's farewell tour, giving him a prominent spot at WrestleMania
The 47-year-old has been turning his attention to Hollywood before retiring.
And now it has been reported that his opponent for WrestleMania in April is Cody Rhodes.
On the other hand, Roman Reigns and CM Punk are rumored to be working together, but reports also suggest that The Rock is expected to work his second consecutive WrestleMania and if Rhodes is facing Cena, facing his cousin Reigns in real life seems the obvious answer.
As for the other world title, Gunther is rumored to defend his title against Seth Rollins, the man who will face CM Punk when WWE debuts on Netflix with RAW on January 6.
Cena is one of the most iconic faces in wrestling, joining WWE in 2001 and appearing at the company's biggest events before performing part-time starting in 2018.
He won his first world championship in 2005 before adopting a more heroic character. He is also a five-time WWE United States Champion and has achieved Royal Rumble glory twice, first coming out on top during his peak in 2008.
Five years later, he won it again to set up a crucial match with rival The Rock, which he won to secure his 11th WWE Championship title.
He is scheduled to retire next year after years of dazzling giant crowds with his signature moves.
Despite this year's antics and still being a part of the company, it appears The Rock will not be participating in next year's event, Sportskeeda's Dr. Chris Featherstone reported last month.
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Another world title would make Cena the absolute record holder, surpassing Ric Flair.
Meanwhile, Roman Reigns is set to work with CM Punk, but could face his real-life cousin, The Rock.
It has been reported that The Rock may not appear at the April event.
Gunther is rumored to be preparing to defend the title against Seth Rollins at the event.
“I have been informed that these plans could 'change at any time,' and WWE is definitely interested in using him if he is available, but he is not currently scheduled to compete.”
Meanwhile, Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp posted: “I see a lot of people posting The Rock's Instagram comments from months ago in their replies.” He is the Rock and can ultimately do whatever he wants, but this post is correct and has been for quite some time.
Johnson had taken to Instagram in October to debunk claims that he would lose WrestleMania in 2025, posting: “Don't believe any of that nonsense.”
Meanwhile, Rhodes won the Royal Rumble for the second year in a row earlier this year, defeating favorite Punk to the Dying Embers in a drama-filled match.
The 39-year-old managed to surprise the world and arrange a date with Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania, which he won in April.