John Cena gave a direct response when approached by a fan regarding President Donald Trump while being filmed at a US airport earlier this week. Currently on his retirement tour, Cena has just four WWE appearances remaining before he steps away from professional wrestling, with his recent critically-acclaimed win over AJ Styles at WWE Crown Jewel: Perth underlining his legendary status.
The 17-time world champion is balancing wrestling with other projects, and fans have been eager to connect with him during his final dates. Speaking back in May, Cena cited his decision to retire due to the toll wrestling has taken on his body. His next WWE match is set for November 10 in Massachusetts. During a recent airport encounter, two fans approached Cena, with one securing an autograph.
President Donald Trump’s WWE Ties And John Cena’s Farewell
The video of John Cena’s interaction with a fan has been circulating online since yesterday. A fanpage recently shared a video on X. It features a video of a fan asking Cena, “Do you think Donald Trump should have won the Nobel Prize?” Cena replied instantly: “No thank you. No, thank you.”
— Is this a work or shoot, brother? (@ShootOrWork) October 14, 2025
Speculation has circulated about President Donald Trump’s possible attendance at Cena’s final WWE match in Washington, DC. Trump, a WWE Hall of Famer, has a long-standing association with the promotion, famously participating in the lead-up to WrestleMania 23 in 2007.
He was represented by Bobby Lashley in a high-profile ‘Hair vs Hair’ match against Vince McMahon’s representative, Umaga. Lashley won, leaving McMahon to be shaved bald by Trump and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin on live television.
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According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer, Trump will be attending an American football game in Washington DC on the afternoon of Cena’s slated retirement match. Many within WWE are reportedly expecting a sizeable presence of White House officials at the wrestling event, although no specific names have been released.
Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Cena’s final WWE opponent could be Gunther, a two-time WWE Champion known for his technical prowess. Gunther has not appeared on WWE television for several months, with his last match taking place on August 2, where he lost his championship to CM Punk at SummerSlam.
The Rock Hints At John Cena’s Final Opponent
The Rock has expressed his desire to be John Cena’s final opponent in Cena’s upcoming retirement match scheduled for December 13, 2025. While the ultimate decision rests with Cena himself, The Rock conveyed his affection and respect for ‘The Cenation Leader’, emphasizing that he will wrestle whoever he wants for his send-off.
Speaking on the New Heights Podcast with Travis Kelce, The Rock stated, “I have a tiny bit of influence in the booking of it, but really, it’s whoever John wants. It’s not me, Nick Khan, or Triple H. It’s whoever John wants. That guy’s earned it”.
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John Cena’s final opponent remains officially undecided. WWE fans and insiders have speculated heavily, with names like Gunther and rising star Bron Breakker among the top candidates.
Gunther has been widely reported by multiple sources, including wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, as the planned opponent for Cena’s retirement match. Meltzer notes that WWE’s backstage plans involve a tournament storyline to build to the final, but Gunther is the confirmed choice behind the scenes.
In addition to Gunther, Bron Breakker’s rapid rise and strength are making him a credible contender for the honor of facing Cena last. Breakker’s prominent role in WWE’s current storyline pushes him as a potential heir apparent, with WWE executives reportedly advocating for this matchup to elevate Breakker’s status even further.
