Because WWE didn't spend much of that time building new stars. While Cena was gone, the vocal portion of the fanbase eventually turned on Roman Reigns' Bloodline tale, despite it being one of the best pro wrestling stories ever. And the audience threw out some serious Seth Rolling fatigue, too.

WWE “Friday Night SmackDown” is returning to a three-hour runtime to kick off 2026. Michael Cole and Corey Graves announced during the most recent broadcast that the change will take effect with the January 2 edition of the program. That episode is scheduled to emanate from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

For two decades John Cena has made himself indispensable in the world of WWE alongside superstars like The Rock, Randy Orton, Triple H and many more, but for one final time he’ll step into the ring Saturday night.

Will WWE have another retirement tour-themed year in 2026? John Cena is set for the final match of his decorated WWE career when he goes one-on-one with Gunther

John Cena's professional wrestling career comes to an end at " WWE Saturday Night's Main Event." Cena was once long viewed as the face of WWE, and his run at the top lasted longer than iconic names such as Hulk Hogan and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Along the way, Cena created a slew of moments that changed the landscape of WWE.

In an interview ahead of his WWE retirement, John Cena named Vince McMahon as his biggest mentor during Cena's early days in the business.

The first season of WWE LFG (Legends and Future Greats) premiered back on February 16th earlier this year and quickly became a hit. The show has featured multip

Tom Brady, Eli Manning and Peyton Manning were among those who honored John Cena and wished him well in advance of the WWE Superstar's last match on Saturday.

UFC veteran Ronda Rousey's run in WWE might be criticized by many today, including the former WWE SmackDown Women's Champion herself , but her jumping over from the world of MMA to pro wrestling was a major moment for the promotion regardless. However, for Sonya Deville, Rousey's presence changed her career trajectory.