WWE Superstar John Cena has announced that 2025 will be his final year as a professional wrestler. Most wrestling fans take such notifications with a grain of salt, as returns from retirement seem to occur as soon as a decent paycheck is offered.
What’s different about Cena is that his television and film career has taken off and requires much of his time. Of course, the same can be said about the Rock, who is older than Cena and still steps into the ring from time to time.
Cena is an incredibly serious individual, however, and many are taking his retirement notice seriously. WWE betting sites are buying into Cena’s farewell tour and have created a series of props regarding potential opponents, Hall of Fame inductors, and Royal Rumble odds.
The 2025 Royal Rumble
Winning the Royal Rumble guarantees a title match at WrestleMania against any belt holder the wrestler chooses. The odds for betting on the 2025 Royal Rumble place Cena among the top contenders, alongside the Rock and CM Punk.
2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Winner
- The Rock +225, +230, +200
- CM Punk +400, +400, +300
- John Cena +400, +370, +350
- Roman Reigns +1100, +700, +600
- Seth “Freakin” Rollins +1600, +1400, +1500
- Gunther +2000, +1400, +16000
- (BetOnline, MyBookie, BetUS)
The following prop offers odds on John Cena being the last man standing at the 2025 Royal Rumble, and the moneyline suggests he will not win.
Will John Cena Win the Royal Rumble?
- No -400
- Yes +250
- (MyBookie)
The WWE Hall Of Fame
No announcement has been made regarding the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame inductees, but online sportsbooks have are already assuming that Cena will be among them.
Who will Induct John Cena in the WWE Hall of Fame
- Kurt Angle +300, +250
- Randy Orton +300, +300
- Triple H +500, +500,
- The Rock +550, +550
- CM Punk +800, +700
- Ric Flair +900, +900
- Stephanie McMahon +900, +2500
- Vince McMahon +2000, +2000
- Shane McMahon +10000, +10000
- (BetOnline, MyBookie)
The odds for the person that will induct him include several familiar faces, including the entire McMahon family save for Linda. Kurt Angle is leading the odds at the moment, but his status with the company could place his appearance in jeopardy.
Randy Orton and Cena’s careers paralleled in many ways, so it would make sense for “the Legend Killer” to be the one who ushers him into the Hall.
WrestleMania 41
Betting on WrestleMania usually doesn’t begin until matches are announced in March, but with Cena’s pending retirement, odds are available now. The following prop for Cena’s opponent at WrestleMania XLI favors Orton to be his opponent.
John Cena’s WrestleMania 41 Opponent
- Randy Orton +110
- Cody Rhodes +300
- Gunther +500
- Bron Breaker +500
- CM Punk +700
- The Rock +900
- Roman Reigns +1000
- (MyBookie)
Cena is currently tied with Ric Flair for the most world championship reigns, and this prop asks if his WrestleMania match will grant him a chance to break that record.
Will John Cena’s WrestleMania 41 Match be for a World Title?
- Yes -120
- No -120
- (MyBookie)
The odds suggest there is a 50-50 chance that Cena’s Mania match will be for a belt.