During a recent appearance on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, The Rock playfully dropped a comment that set the internet ablaze. He hinted that if John Cena were to have one last WWE match, he might want to be the man standing across from him.
“The question is, who should John’s final match be against?” The Rock said with a grin, before smiling and adding, “That’s a good one.” He paused, laughed, and continued thoughtfully, “You know, it’s whoever John wants. That guy’s earned it.” Then, with a smirk, he pointed to himself, and that tiny gesture was enough to send fans spiraling.
What This Means for WWE’s Biggest Rivalry Ever
If this really happens, it could be one of the most poetic full-circle moments in wrestling history. Cena and The Rock’s rivalry defined an entire era of WWE from their face-offs at WrestleMania XXVIII and XXIX, where each claimed one victory to their legendary promos that blurred the line between fiction and reality.
The Rock called Cena one of his “favorites,” and that mutual respect has grown since their days of trading insults on live TV. Both men have gone on to become Hollywood powerhouses, but when they step back into the ring, that energy from the 2010s returns like no time has passed.
Cena recently confirmed he’s nearing the end of his in-ring career, telling fans he expects to retire “very soon.” The Rock clearly knew that, which made his response hit harder. He laughed, then said, “It’s whoever John wants. That guy’s earned it,” before adding, “You know have a tiny bit of influence in the booking of it, but really, it’s whoever John wants.” He even pointed to himself as he said it, making fans lose it. The mix of respect and playful confidence showed exactly why fans still love their rivalry.
So The Rock’s comment wasn’t random it was perfectly timed and delivered with just enough swagger to get people talking. WWE could easily build this into the ultimate retirement storyline, one that honors both their legacies while giving fans one last cinematic clash.
Fans Think They Already Know How It Ends
Once the clip hit Instagram, fan theories flooded the comments, and everyone had a different take on how Cena’s final chapter should play out. One fan wrote, “Randy Orton is Cena’s greatest rival so it should be Randy,” while another fired back, “Yall tripping, Rock v Cena 3 would be dope.”
The thread turned into a full-on debate. Some users loved the idea of a Hollywood ending “What a Final Move Rock 🎸 and I never watched a WWE match in life,” one person said. Others had totally different picks: “That makes more sense than Gunther but we need Edge bruh.” Of course, not everyone was on board “Keep him far away from the ring please,” one comment read, while another joked, “Rock wants Cena’s final moment to be about him? Shocker.”
But the overall feeling was the same: fans are already fantasy-booking WrestleMania 41. Whether it’s The Rock, Randy Orton, or someone else, everyone agrees Cena’s goodbye should be epic and emotional, something that truly feels like the end of an era.
That might be the perfect way to close this chapter. The Rock and John Cena were never just about who could land the hardest punch; they were about storytelling, legacy, and emotion. If Cena’s final match really is against The Rock, it won’t just be a wrestling match. It’ll be a goodbye worthy of the biggest names the WWE has ever produced.
Published: Oct 14, 2025 05:25 pm