Wrestlers, Sports Teams, More Thank John Cena Ahead Of His Last Match
John Cena will call it a career on December 13th as he faces Gunther at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Cena’s career has spanned over two decades and saw him win a record 17 world titles in WWE. He is touted by WWE as being the Greatest of All Time. His longevity, drawing power, and accolades put him at the top of many lists among fans and his peers. He has transcended the world of wrestling with his success in pop culture, starring in commercials, TV series, and films.
Ahead of his last match, his fellow wrestlers, sports teams, and more took to social media to share their memories or praise for John Cena.
Thank you Cena🫡
When I walked into my new middle school I had the 2008 @JohnCena gear on. Hat, Shirt, Double Wristbands. I was bullied for years. Was told I would never be a wrestler. I’ll never be like John Cena.
Cena taught us all to NEVER GIVE UP. All these years later I… pic.twitter.com/H8pY0yQXud
— KC Navarro (@KCwrestles) December 13, 2025
#FlashbackFriday to @JohnCena reppin’ Archie Manning ⚜️
📸: @WWE | #ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/P7Qhnayxfh
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 12, 2025
#ThankYouCena https://t.co/UuE1LbkcHo
— Mike Chioda (@MjcChioda) December 13, 2025
When #GOATs Collide#ThankYouCena@WWE @TKOGrp @JohnCena @Peacock @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/Z0CGG734kV
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) December 13, 2025
When #GOATs Collide#ThankYouCena@WWE @TKOGrp @JohnCena @Peacock @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/Zuw3F6Zacy
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) December 13, 2025
Dont think I ever took a pic w/ @JohnCena
But we did share this cover of @OfficialPWI
For your contributions to our business and for putting a smile on Make-A-Wish kids faces around the world…
I salute you. 🫡#ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/WB5I9N3kvJ
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) December 13, 2025
congratulations to @JohnCena for an incredible run in the @WWE. pull up any time #ThankYouCena 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/QnHbecHuxR
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 12, 2025
#ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/GrI5MY3Qgw
— “EL IDOLO” ANDRADE (@AndradeElIdolo) December 13, 2025
Counting down the hours until what will be a historic night for our industry. @WWE #SNME #ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/ngQKOoywW3
— Stu Bennett 🏴🇺🇸 (@StuBennett) December 13, 2025
#ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/vdmvpJjQ3D
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) December 13, 2025
#ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/R1kTpipHXx
— Kit Wilson 😍☠️ (@KitWilson_PD) December 13, 2025
"Thank you for everything you've done for professional wrestling."
– Mercedes Mone on John Cena retiring pic.twitter.com/JIOcweM4YK
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) December 13, 2025
Tonight @johncena will have his last match. He is truly the greatest of all time. Thank you John for your contributions to the pro wrestling business and thank you for your friendship. pic.twitter.com/y3olHmLxPi
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) December 13, 2025
— Big Meech 미친 (@MiaYim) December 13, 2025
The thought of putting a lid on my childhood tomorrow actually puts a knot in my throat. Wrestling was always my escape.. John is the reason I wanted to become a wrestler. He said never give up, and I listened. https://t.co/EdEgwrVqvI
— Trey Miguel (@TheTreyMiguel) December 13, 2025
So many incredible in-ring moments over the last 20+ years…let’s make the final one tonight! #ThankYouCena pic.twitter.com/OqqymmJSZD
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 13, 2025
#ThankYouCena @WWE @JohnCena pic.twitter.com/6d6a7oGnkr
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 13, 2025
Tip of the cap to the unseeable legend 🫡
Orange and green looked good on you 🙌#thankyoucena @WWE pic.twitter.com/H1qaF2zr9B— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) December 12, 2025
“Nice job”
Those were the words I said to you 23 years ago when you debuted. Now, on the day of your final match, I say again…nice job.
Hustle, loyalty, and respect is more than just a catch phrase. For 23 years you have lived by those words. Your passion for our business and… pic.twitter.com/WE1SNV9h7W
— Undertaker (@undertaker) December 13, 2025
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