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By Matthew Couden
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While he's on his retirement tour, professional wrestling legend John Cena doesn't hesitate to help others and show his gratitude to upcoming talent. That included a recent stop he made to the WWE Performance Center, where Cena got some work in ahead of his final matches.
Cena has a handful of appearances left before calling it a career, with a final match occurring in December. He's been on a hiatus from WWE programming after last appearing for an entertaining and well-received match against AJ Styles at WWE Crown Jewel.
On Wednesday evening, Cena took to X to share an update with his fans, letting them know what he's been up to. He also posted a humble, grateful message, ensuring that PC workers received the praise and credit they deserved.
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"Being coachable can open our minds to learn. Thank you to all the superstars at the WWE PC for sharing with me different perspectives of our business. I spent the week digesting their feedback & was grateful to be able to return today for another chance to learn & share wisdom," Cena said in his X message.
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Cena didn't elaborate in his X message about why he was at the Performance Center, though it could've been to get some training and work with the newer stars. However, his remarks show his humility and gratefulness even as he's on his retirement tour.
He had humble beginnings in pro wrestling, starting as a bodybuilder and working his way up through Ultimate Pro Wrestling 25 years ago. His journey took him to Ohio Valley Wrestling before getting his time to shine on WWE’s main roster, where he's now become an immensely popular legend and entertainment star.
That retirement tour appears to have four appearances left, including stops in November for WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden and in his home region of Boston. There aren't any official matches booked for either of those appearances, yet.
The multi-time champion is also going to participate in the next premium live event on ESPN Unlimited. WWE Survivor Series: War Games will occur on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Petco Park in San Diego. There have been various rumors about Cena's match, including him potentially competing in a War Games match with other superstars.
Speculation about his final opponent continues to run rampant, with many people suggesting it will be the Ring General, GUNTHER. There have been other ideas for his final opponent tossed around by fans, writers, and analysts, including a match against rival Brock Lesnar or a newcomer like Bron Breakker.
WWE has yet to confirm who Cena's last match opponent will be. The company confirmed that his final match will take place at "Saturday Night's Main Event" on Saturday, Dec. 13, from Washington, D.C., with Peacock exclusively streaming the event.
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