January 08, 2025

John Cena declares for final Royal Rumble as chase for record 17th WWE world title begins

John Cena declares for final Royal Rumble as chase for record 17th WWE world title begins
John Cena wants a 17th WWE world championship. Photo (c) WWE

The last time is indeed now.

John Cena made a monumental announcement on the first WWE Raw of 2025, which also marked WWE’s highly-anticipated debut on Netflix.

Cena declared his entry into the upcoming Royal Rumble match set for February, signaling his quest for a record-breaking 17th WWE world title in what he confirmed will be his final year as an active in-ring competitor.

 


 

A two-time Royal Rumble winner (2008 and 2013), Cena is poised to make his first appearance in the iconic match since 2018.

The announcement electrified the crowd, setting the stage for what could be a historic and emotional farewell run for one of WWE’s most celebrated superstars.

In other highlights from WWE Raw, Rhea Ripley reclaimed the WWE Women’s World Championship from longtime rival Liv Morgan, reasserting her dominance in the division.

 


 

Jey Uso also secured a crafty win over Drew McIntyre with a roll-up, adding to the woes of the Scottish Warrior.

 


 


[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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