John Cena has made it clear that he wants to win one last WWE Championship before retiring in 2025. While Cena hopes that a win in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match will take him one step closer to that elusive 17th World Title reign, The Undertaker believes that’s not the right move.
Why The Undertaker Doesn’t Want Cena to Win a Championship
During his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker was asked if he hopes Cena achieves his goal of winning a world title in his retirement year. Though countless fans believe the record-breaking reign would be a fitting end for Cena, The Undertaker kept his response blunt. :
“I hope not. I know that sounds bad… You’ve already showed that you’d rather be in Hollywood instead of here… He needs to put other people over at this point.”
The Undertaker's comments come at an interesting time, as Cena has yet to win a singles match since 2018 and has been putting others 'over' ever since. Later in the show, the Deadman clarified that while John should have huge moments on his farewell tour, taking a title reign from somebody else shouldn't be among them.
“He needs to get some key wins, but in the big matches, he probably should pass the baton on.”
Undertaker’s stance aligns with WWE’s long-standing tradition of veteran stars helping establish younger talent on their way out. Interestingly though, The Undertaker's own final match, the much-acclaimed Boneyard Match with AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36, saw the Phenom get the win.
Cena’s Legacy and WWE’s Changing Landscape
Cena’s contributions to WWE are undeniable, but The Undertaker believes the focus should remain on the full-time performers who carry the company forward. Speaking as WWE as a whole, the Deadman was pleased to see how things have changed under the guidance of former in-ring rival Paul 'Triple H' Levesque.
“He’s doing amazing… It’s crazy for me—Monday night used to be chaos, now everyone is so chill backstage.”
Cena and Levesque will work closely to craft a final year fitting for WWE's Greatest of All Time. However, if The Undertaker has his way, Cena’s story won’t end with another championship reign, but rather with him paving the way for the next generation.
