{"id":39901,"date":"2024-07-22T12:45:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=39901"},"modified":"2024-07-22T12:45:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:45:03","slug":"wwe-superstar-and-actor-john-cena-to-retire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/entertainment\/2024\/07\/22\/wwe-superstar-and-actor-john-cena-to-retire\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE Superstar and Actor, John Cena, To Retire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Superstar wrestler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1078479\/\">John Cena<\/a> announced his retirement from wrestling next year. Cena shared that he plans to participate in one more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/wrestlemania\">Wrestlemania<\/a> before hanging up his boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for being a charismatic performer in the ring, Cena has been a mainstay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\">WWE<\/a> for decades, filling the void left following the end of the attitude era. His run as Heavyweight Champion was a highlight for many fans, others will point to his dynamic entrances set to his own rap song.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pzkx_DtCFBs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cena has followed in the footsteps of other legendary wrestlers by carving out a successful career in Hollywood. From a starring role in the WWE produced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0419946\/\">The Marine<\/a>, his real breakout role came in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1386697\/\">Suicide Squad<\/a>. His return as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt13146488\/\">Peacemaker<\/a> on HBO\u2019s show of the same name only demonstrated his comedic and acting chops.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrestling fans shouldn\u2019t feel too bad given how nebulous retirements are in the industry. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0425005\/\">The Rock<\/a> has come back multiple times as has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1137025\/\">Brock Lesnar<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0282310\/\">Ric Flair<\/a> seemingly came out of retirement every other year for a \u2018final match\u2019. It is not inconceivable that Cena\u2019s five-knuckle shuffle will make a return at some point beyond 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8OB-QbbHPqQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Written by Ismael David Mujahid, Executive Editor\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Featured Image by DON FERIA\/AP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out our latest posts:<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Website-Featured-Image-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"45266\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/website-featured-image-58\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Website-Featured-Image.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,628\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Website Featured Image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Website-Featured-Image-1024x536.png\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/10\/02\/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-calls-local-musicians-to-the-stage\/\">Dayton Battle of the Bands calls local musicians to the stage<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Applications are now open for the seventh annual Dayton Battle of the Bands, a series of winter concert competitions that allow local bands and musicians to perform at a premier music venue, reach new audiences, connect with fellow artists and network with music industry professionals. 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