John Cena is alive and well, but he just officially retired from in-ring wrestling.
Recent events
John Cena wrestled his final match on December 13, 2025, at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. In that match he faced Gunther, losing by submission in what was billed as the last bout of his 26‑year WWE in-ring career.
His WWE status now
Although he is done competing, Cena has not left WWE entirely. He has signed a multi‑year deal to remain with the company as an official ambassador, representing the brand without wrestling full time. This role lets him stay involved in WWE while he focuses more on acting and other media projects.
Career context
Cena’s retirement match capped a run that included a record 17 world championship reigns in WWE. His final year had been announced in advance, with WWE building toward this December 2025 send‑off as the end of his in‑ring era.