Ric Flair Urges John Cena to Quit Wrestling for Good After Final Match

Ric Flair knows a thing or two about staying in the ring too long—and now he’s offering advice to John Cena that only a 16-time world champion can give.

In his latest interview with Escapist Magazine, Flair made it clear that he thinks Cena should hang up his boots for good after his final WWE match in December. Cena’s wrestling career has spanned over two decades, but Flair believes the time has come for him to fully embrace Hollywood and never look back.

“John is making so damn much money in the movies right now. He doesn’t need to do anything else. I hope that he’ll walk away and stay away.”

Flair warned that pro wrestling is “very addictive,” especially for someone who lived and breathed it for over 20 years like Cena has. While many wrestlers find it hard to quit, Flair believes Cena’s life outside the ring is already too good to risk it all again.

“When you’ve done it as long as John has, over 20 years, it’s hard to change your way of life.”

The Nature Boy had nothing but love for Cena personally and gave fans an update on what the 16-time champ is up to these days.

“I see John periodically, but I can’t say enough nice things about John Cena. He’s a wonderful person. And he is very happily married, his wife is lovely. They’re building a new home here in Tampa.”

John Cena’s legendary WWE career is officially coming to a close, and WWE has confirmed exactly when and where the final chapter will take place. During the September 29 episode of Monday Night Raw, it was announced that Cena’s retirement match will headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C.

The 17-time world champion is currently on his farewell tour, which kicked off earlier this year and has already seen him capture his record-breaking final title and even turn heel for the first time in years. His journey will now finish in the nation’s capital, giving fans one last chance to see him in action before he says goodbye to in-ring competition.

Before his final night, Cena will appear at several major shows as part of the farewell run:

• October 11: WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia vs. AJ Styles
• November 10: WWE Raw in Boston, MA
• November 17: WWE Raw in New York, NY
• November 29: WWE Survivor Series in San Diego, CA
• December 13: Retirement Match in Washington, D.C.

Cena’s final run is designed to celebrate the biggest moments of his career, while also giving fans the closure of a proper farewell. From Australia to Survivor Series to his final bow in Washington, every stop builds toward the end of one of wrestling’s most influential careers.