Status Update: WWE Legend John Cena – Contract Details, Current Role, More [REPORT]

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Meanwhile, The Franchise Player has been adamant about not stepping back in the ring and appears happy to play the role of an ambassador for WWE after being an in-ring competitor for over two decades. Cena even suggested recently that it would be “financial suicide” for anyone to try and get him out of retirement.

A recent report from Fightful Select suggests that sources within WWE have confirmed that John Cena is still under a multi-year contract to work as an ambassador. His present deal appears to be exclusive, which means he cannot turn out for any other wrestling promotion in any capacity during that time.

John Cena reacts to Brock Lesnar’s WWE retirement

After John Cena and AJ Styles, it was Brock Lesnar’s turn to hang up his wrestling boots.

The Beast was defeated inside Hell in a Cell by Oba Femi on Night One of SummerSlam 2026. Although he did not do what he did at WrestleMania 42, an equally emotional Lesnar hugged The Ruler and then took the mic to put him over with the WWE Universe.

After The Beast formally announced his retirement on The Pat McAfee Show, Cena reacted to his great rival’s retirement on social media. On Instagram, The Never Seen 17 uploaded an image of himself, Styles, and Lesnar first bumping. The image appeared to be digitally created.

With Cena tied to WWE for the next few years, it remains to be seen when he makes his next appearance for the promotion.