# 'At 49 It Was the Right Time to Step Away' — John Cena Insists His WWE Retirement Is Genuine and Will Never Perform in the Ring Again Physically

> John Cena has officially ruled out a return to physical performance in the WWE, having retired from professional wrestling in December.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/wwe-star-john-cena-officially-rules-out-a-return-to-the-ring-there-is-no-chance-that-ill-perform-again-physically?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac51252a30f6636f6af4a97)
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #cena #john #away #genuine #insists #never #perform #physically
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