John Cena Addresses Surprise Appearance at Bayley’s Lodestone Women’s Wrestling Camp

John Cena is just days away from stepping into a WWE ring for the final time, but that didn’t stop him from showing up where it really matters. His unannounced eight-hour visit to Bayley’s Lodestone 2025 women’s wrestling camp in Florida left everyone stunned—and now, he’s publicly responded with a heartfelt message of gratitude.

After Bayley shared photos and details of Cena’s visit on social media, the WWE legend took to Twitter to express what the experience meant to him personally.

“Pam, you had asked me a while ago how you could help ‘the business’. You have created something that does exactly that. A collaborative environment with the purpose of making everyone in the room better than they were yesterday. Attitude is infectious, the attitude you’ve created allowed me to be better than I was yesterday. Thank you for all you do. Thanks to the entire group of incredible individuals. It was my honor to be invited into the room.”

The moment wasn’t about attention—it was about presence. Cena stayed for the entire day, watching ten women’s matches and offering undivided attention to every talent. With his final match scheduled for December 13 against GUNTHER, the fact that he chose to spend that time investing in the next generation says everything about his legacy.

Bayley’s Lodestone camp, designed to help rising women wrestlers grow under the guidance of WWE veterans, was packed with talent. The session featured big names like Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, Maxxine Dupri, Lyra Valkyria, Natalya, T.J. Wilson, and Tyler Breeze. Bayley’s post made it clear that Cena’s visit went beyond words.

“THE FIRST IS FOREVER. LODESTONE 2025. Thank you @JohnCena. And as we’re exactly one week away from his last match, John showed up today. Watched 10 women’s matches, and spent 8 hours with us. LEGIT EIGHT HOURS. No conversation or piece of advice could’ve impacted me the way he did today, by just showing up. Not just for me, but for each person in that room. This meant the world. I’ll always strive to be what John was today. THE GOAT.”

Cena’s tweet only reinforced how much the day meant to him. Even in the final stretch of his career, he’s focused on lifting others up—not with speeches, but with action.

How do you feel about John Cena’s final week before retirement being spent giving back like this? Does it change how you see his legacy? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.