John Cena Locked in for Another Event Amidst WWE Retirement Tour

John Cena Set for August 1 WWE SmackDown Before SummerSlam in Latest Retirement Tour Update

John Cena’s farewell run just got another major stop added—he’s officially booked for the August 1st episode of WWE SmackDown at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The arena confirmed Thursday that the future Hall of Famer and current Undisputed WWE Champion will be in the building one night before SummerSlam weekend kicks off.

This appearance is part of Cena’s ongoing retirement tour, which still includes 18 scheduled appearances. His next stop is this week’s SmackDown in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he’ll continue building toward his showdown with CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 28.

Cena’s farewell journey is lining up with major WWE events around the world, giving fans one last chance to see the legend live in action. The Newark stop—right before SummerSlam—could set the tone for what may be his final big-stage match.

John Cena’s upcoming 2025 appearances:

• June 20 – WWE SmackDown – Grand Rapids, MI
• June 28 – WWE Night of Champions – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• July 18 – WWE SmackDown – San Antonio, TX
• August 1 – WWE SmackDown – Newark, NJ
• August 2 & 3 – WWE SummerSlam – East Rutherford, NJ
• August 8 – WWE SmackDown – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• August 15 – WWE SmackDown – Dublin, Ireland
• August 29 – WWE SmackDown – Lyon, France
• August 31 – WWE Clash in Paris – Paris, France
• October 11 – WWE Crown Jewel Perth – Perth, Australia

Cena’s retirement tour is already packed with emotional moments and major matches—and each new date just adds more fuel to the fire. As the countdown continues, fans worldwide are locking in their final chances to say goodbye to one of the greatest ever.

Are you planning to catch John Cena live before he retires for good? Which stop do you think will be the most emotional? Drop your thoughts and tell us how you’re feeling about the end of the Cena era.