On February 1, 16-time World Champion John Cena will compete in his last-ever Royal Rumble event. He made the announcement via a video posted on WWE’s X account. Cena urged the fans to grab their tickets for the one-of-its-kind PLE in Indianapolis.

The 47-year-old reaffirmed that ‘the last time is now’ and the fans wouldn’t be able ‘to see him’ once it’s all said and done. Although he didn’t specify it, John’s expected to partake in the traditional 30-man Royal Rumble match. If/when that gets the official nod, he’d be an odds-on favorite to win and seal his WrestleMania fate.

As a matter of fact, WWE is reportedly planning on having the Peacemaker star compete for either of the world titles at The Showcase of the Immortals next year. While doing so, he’s ultimately going to give it a shot and try to win the top prize in sports entertainment for the 17th time. He’s currently tied with Ric Flair at 16 title reigns apiece.

But if there’s anyone who could go past Flair, it’s Cena. Whether that happens or not remains to be seen. Make sure you’re there LIVE in Indianapolis when @JohnCena competes in his very last #RoyalRumble Premium Live Event EVER on Feb.

1 🚫👀🎟️ Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am ET via @Ticketmaster pic. twitter. com/BFeSO0aAUX— WWE (@WWE) November 13, 2024 WWE had previously earmarked John for a big-time match with Gunther.

Would this be Cena’s chance to go 17? It could very well be if The Ring General manages to hold on to the World Heavyweight Championship until they cross paths. RELATEDSami Zayn continues his aspirations to reunite Roman Reigns with his longtime rival after Raw for Survivor Series: WarGamesThere’s also a massive possibility that The Cenation Leader may end up opposing Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title at WrestleMania 41.

Rhodes has already stated that it’d be the honor of his life to share the ring with the all-time great. Cena was pivotal in helping Cody slay Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. When did John Cena wrestle his last Royal Rumble match?

It hasn’t happened since 2018. That was when John Cena competed in his latest Royal Rumble match. And to find out when he actually won it, one would have to turn the clock back over a decade ago.

John Cena [via- WWE]The year was 2013 when the wrestler-turned-actor pulled it off. It was when John was a full-time wrestler. That changed after the fall of 2017.

He gradually wound down his in-ring career to venture into Hollywood with way more equity. RELATED“I did that for nothing,” WWE Hall of Famer disappointed for losing his retirement match against 40-year-old star after his controversial release It’d take an effort of a lifetime for Cena to outlast 29 other men to make him a three-time Royal Rumble match winner. That’s a feat only ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin has been able to register next to his name.

The Babe Ruth of WWE has a single roll of the dice to go on par with Austin on that front.