Legendary wrestler John Cena retires: Emotional farewell video goes viral
John Cena (screenshot)
American wrestler and actor John Cena has officially retired from WWE. The 48-year-old movie and wrestling star had his final match on the night of December 14 at the Capital One Arena in Washington.
RBC-Ukraine covers what Cena’s last match was like and why his farewell touched fans.
John Cena steps into the ring one last time
The wrestler lost to the promotion’s rising star, Gunther. The match lasted over 20 minutes, and Cena had to submit, unable to resist his opponent. Gunther secured Cena in a chokehold.
After the final bout, Cena stayed in the ring to address fans one last time. The arena gave him a standing ovation and chants, and the athlete did not hide his emotions.
Later, the moment appeared on X. The farewell video quickly went viral, touching fans around the world. John left his sneakers and wristbands in the ring, and as he looked into the camera, it seemed he was on the verge of tears.
One final goodbye.
Thank YOU, @JohnCena.
