John Cena's Farewell Tour: Unfiltered Legacy, Undisputed Future | WWE Unreal Docuseries Ignites Debate

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John Cena has once again cemented his place in WWE history this week by reaching 101 days as the Undisputed WWE Champion, a milestone Fightful and 411Mania both highlighted as Cena’s championship reign extends one of the final chapters of his legendary career. Cena, who claimed the title from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, is set for a blockbuster rematch against Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025, with major platforms like USA Network and Khel Now reporting that the long-awaited bout will be contested as a street fight after a heated contract signing segment on SmackDown, during which Rhodes forced a reluctant, overworked Cena to sign on the dotted line. The buildup has been intense and closely followed, with wrestling outlets and podcasts buzzing about speculation of a possible double turn—Cena shifting back to his “Hustle, Loyalty & Respect” persona as a face while Rhodes turns heel—though most analysts like Bully Ray and Fights At W suggest such a reversal would be difficult to execute smoothly and that only subtle hints have cropped up, mostly emotional cues from Cena captured post-show by fan cams.

Cena has not been advertised for the July 25 SmackDown but is expected to make his 23rd appearance of the year for the SummerSlam go-home show at the Prudential Center August 1, as part of what is increasingly described as his farewell tour. USANetwork and WWE.com confirm Cena is slated for additional marquee dates throughout 2025 including the international Clash in Paris in August and Crown Jewel: Australia in November, and he’s set to continue making high-profile Friday Night SmackDown appearances with a partnership through Make-A-Wish, hosting families at every stop; he remains the most requested wish granter in the charity’s history with over 650 wishes fulfilled.

Away from the ring, John Cena features prominently in the new Netflix docuseries WWE: Unreal, where he candidly discusses what separates the great from the legendary in pro wrestling, offering viewers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and reigniting wrestling’s ongoing conversation about kayfabe and storytelling. Esquire and other entertainment outlets have noted that the documentary has divided fans, drawing both praise and ire for its unfiltered look behind the curtain.

On social media, images of Cena’s enviable $80-million car collection have trended on Instagram, highlighting his off-ring passions and status as a bona fide superstar. As the curtain gradually closes on Cena’s in-ring career, each appearance, interview, and storyline twist carries extra historical weight, with the eyes of both sports and entertainment media trained on what comes next for the champ.

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