 And John Cena announced Sunday night he'll retire from professional wrestling next year after 20 years in the ring. The wrestler-turned-actor delivered a heartfelt speech to a stadium of world wrestling entertainment fans in Toronto who booed as Cena said the 2025 season would be his last. He promised a farewell tour with dozens of dates and an epic final fight, and he reassured fans he would remain involved in the wrestling franchise. Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE.