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In the past few days John Cena’s world has been a swirl of high-stakes wrestling drama, showbiz buzz, and some headline-making business moves. The biggest story in wrestling is Cena’s approaching retirement—now confirmed for mid-December 2025—and just this weekend, WRKD Wrestling and Cultaholic reported that WWE is planning for Gunther, the imposing and currently red-hot World Heavyweight Champion, to be Cena’s final opponent in what is expected to be a major first-time-ever main event. This is especially significant given that Gunther just ended Goldberg’s legendary career at Saturday Night’s Main Event, making him something of a “legend killer” as we approach Cena’s own swan song.

Cena is still very much a top draw, holding the WWE Championship and scheduled to defend his title against Cody Rhodes—who just won King of the Ring—at the upcoming WWE SummerSlam on August 2-3. Their heated rivalry reignited after Cena defeated Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, and SmackDown recently confirmed both superstars will appear live next Friday in San Antonio, their final major face-off before the SummerSlam title match. Notably, Cena’s overall TV appearances have been scarce lately, a fact that’s caught the attention of fans and pundits alike. Cultaholic revealed Cena is on a brief WWE hiatus to film the Netflix movie "Little Brother" in New Jersey alongside Eric André, where he plays a real estate agent whose life is upended by his sibling. This foray into film is just the latest in a robust entertainment run for Cena.

He’s not just starring on-screen—he’s producing behind the scenes. HGTV announced Cena is now Executive Producer for a new series called "Junk or Jackpot," with Bobby Berk of Queer Eye fame fronting the show that dives into quirky collectibles and their values. This underscores Cena’s business savvy and his knack for extending his brand well beyond the ring.

Speaking of business, 2025 has been especially lucrative. The Times of India and Sports Illustrated both pegged Cena’s net worth at a staggering 80 million dollars, citing a heady mix of WWE pay, film salaries, streaming profits, and endorsement deals with brands like Honda and Gillette. Endorsements, plus hosting gigs, and royalties from ongoing TV and movie projects, are padding his fortune as he transitions away from the ring. Social media has noted his Wimbledon appearance, keeping him in the public eye even during brief WWE absences.

As the countdown to retirement continues, all eyes are on Cena’s remaining 15 WWE appearances, his upcoming cinematic ventures, and his business expansion—each step a potential headline, every move cementing his legacy as more than just a wrestling icon.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
In the past few days, John Cena's world has been
a swirl of high stakes wrestling, drama, showbiz buzz, and
some headline making business moves. The biggest story in wrestling
is seen as approaching retirement, now confirmed for mid December
twenty twenty five, and just this weekend, wrk D Wrestling
and Cultahlak reported that WWE is planning for Guntha, the

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imposing and currently red hot World Heavyweight Champion, to be
seen as final opponent in what is expected to be
a major, first time ever main event. This is especially
significant given that Gunther just ended Goldberg's legendary career at
Saturday Night's main event, making him something of a legend killer.
As we approached Sina's own swan song, Sena is still

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very much a top draw, holding the WWE Championship and
scheduled to defend his title against Cody Rhoades, who just
won King of the Ring at the upcoming WWE SummerSlam
on August second three. Their heated rivalry reunited after Sena
defeated Roads at WrestleMania forty one and smacked down recently
confirmed both superstars will appear live next Friday in San Antonio,

(01:05):
their final major face off before the Summer Slam title match. Notably,
Sina's overall TV appearances have been scarce lately, a fact
that's caught the attention of fans and pundits alike. Cult
to Hollock revealed, Sena is on a brief WWE hiatus
to film the Netflix movie Little Brother in New Jersey
alongside Eric Andre, where he plays a real estate agent

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whose life is upended by his sibling. This foray into
film is just the latest in a robust entertainment run
for Sina. He's not just starring on screen, he's producing
behind the scenes. HGTV announced Sena is now executive producer
for a new series called Junk or Jackpot, with Bobby
Burke of Queer Eye fame fronting the show that dives

(01:50):
into quirky collectibles and their values. This underscorees Sena's business
savvy and his knack for extending his brand well beyond
the ring. Speaking of business, twenty twenty five has been
especially lucrative. The Times of India and Sports Illustrated both
pegged Sina's net worth at a staggering eighty million dollars,

(02:10):
citing a heady mix of WWE pay film salaries, streaming
profits and endorsement deals with brands like Honda and Gillette. Endorsements,
plus hosting gigs and royalties from ongoing TV and movie
projects are padding his fortune as he transitions away from
the ring. Social media has noted his Wimbledon appearance, keeping

(02:31):
him in the public eye even during brief WWE absences.
As the countdown to retirement continues, all eyes are on
Sena's remaining fifteen WWE appearances, his upcoming cinematic ventures, and
his business expansion. Each step a potential headline, every move
cementing his legacy as more than just a wrestling icon.

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