John Cena Surprises Bayley’s Lodestone Camp with 8-Hour Visit One Week Before Final WWE Match

John Cena may be days away from wrestling his final match, but he’s still showing up for the future of the business—literally.

During Lodestone 2025, a special women’s wrestling camp hosted by Bayley in Florida, Cena surprised everyone with an unannounced visit. The 17-time world champion didn’t just stop by—he stayed for eight full hours, watched ten women’s matches, and gave his full attention to every talent in the room.

Bayley shared the moment on social media, making it clear how much Cena’s presence meant—not just to her, but to every woman chasing the next level of their wrestling career.

“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.”

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Cena’s timing made the visit even more powerful. With his career winding down, he chose to give back by supporting up-and-coming independent women wrestlers—without making it about himself.

The camp also featured appearances by several major WWE names, including Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Roxanne Perez, Lyra Valkyria, Maxxine Dupri, Natalya, T.J. Wilson, and Tyler Breeze.

Bayley’s Lodestone initiative is designed to provide women outside WWE a rare chance to learn directly from industry leaders—and Cena showing up unprompted just proved why he’s respected by peers and fans alike.

Moments like this are part of what makes Cena’s legacy so much more than just championships and main events. He shows up when it counts—even if no cameras are rolling.

What does this say about John Cena’s legacy? Should more top stars make time for the next generation like this? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.