“Is Drew McIntyre the Man to Retire John Cena? WWE Fans Buzz Over Cena’s Last Opponent”
John Cena’s legendary career is winding down, but the million-dollar question remains: Who will be The Champ’s final opponent?
Cena has always made it clear—he doesn’t handpick his challengers. From surprise open challenges to dream match showdowns, the 16-time World Champion has faced them all. Logan Paul recently earned his Clash in Paris match by answering one such open challenge, proving that anyone bold enough could step up against the face of WWE.
But rumors are heating up around one massive name—Drew McIntyre.
Survivor Series Could Set the Stage
WWE has officially locked in Survivor Series for November 29, 2025, and insiders are already buzzing about what could unfold. A possible Team Lesnar (heels) vs. Team Cena (babyfaces) scenario could not only give fans a blockbuster showdown but also plant the seeds for Cena’s ultimate farewell.
On Notsam Wrestling, Sam Roberts floated the idea that McIntyre could emerge as the man to close the curtain on Cena’s career.
“If Drew McIntyre is on that villain team, then you can build a scenario where John’s retirement match that comes after Survivor Series—the last one—is John Cena versus Drew McIntyre.”
The logic makes sense. Cena’s farewell can’t be filled with back-to-back losses, but his final match? That’s where WWE could pass the torch. And who better to take that career-defining victory than a 7-time world champion in Drew McIntyre?
Cena’s Present & Future
For now, Cena is gearing up for a collision with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza. But if McIntyre truly is being lined up as the man to retire The Champ, then fans could be on the verge of witnessing one of the most emotional—and shocking—final chapters in WWE history.
