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WWE superstar John Cena will retire from the promotion as an in-ring performer at the end of 2025. Following his Undisputed WWE Championship loss to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, the sudden appearance of Brock Lesnar, who closed the show with his signature “F5” move on him is still quite a hot topic among WWE fans. It was highly anticipated that the way Lesnar closed the fight, both him and Cena would face off again one more time. But since that appearance, Lesnar hasn’t been seen on TV. In such a scenario, John Cena is all set to face Logan Paul in his upcoming bout at the WWE Clash in Paris Premium Live Event (PLE) later this month.
John Cena expressed his excitement for the clash while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Leader of Cenation seemed elated while saying that he has done everything in his wrestling career, but he has yet to experience Lyon and France’s crowd. “I’ve done a ton of stuff in my career. I’ve been in front of some crazy crowds, but I’ve never been in front of the crowd that our current roster calls ‘the greatest crowd in WWE history’ in Lyon, France,” he remarked. While Cena referenced Lyon, where WWE’s Backlash 2024 event reportedly drew a raucous crowd, Clash in Paris marks WWE’s first Premium Live Event in the Paris metropolitan area, adding to the significance of his debut in-ring performance in the French capital.
John Cena's opponent Logan Paul has defeated WWE stalwarts like AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, and Kevin Owens
Reports claim that the clash of John Cena with Logan Paul will be a generational one, with Cena’s legacy as a WWE cornerstone pitted against Paul’s brash, and a reported controversy-courting persona. Logan Paul, known as “The Maverick”, has made waves in WWE despite his part-time status, boasting victories over AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, and Kevin Owens. A win over Cena would be a career-defining moment for Paul, who has reportedly long sought to face the wrestling legend.
The absence of Brock Lesnar, who has not appeared on WWE programming since SummerSlam, has fueled speculation about his role in Cena’s ongoing farwell tour. Reports suggest WWE is delaying the Cena-Lesnar feud, potentially for a later Premium Live Event like Crown Jewel or Cena’s final match in December, to maximize its impact.
There’s also buzz about Lesnar possibly interfering in the Paris match, costing Cena the victory to set up a blockbuster showdown. It is said that such a twist would align with WWE’s storytelling, given Lesnar’s attack on Cena at SummerSlam and their storied rivalry, which includes iconic matches at Extreme Rules 2012 and SummerSlam 2014.
