With John Cena set to officially retire at Saturday Nights Main Event in Washington, DC next weekend, fans have wondered if his longtime mentor and friend Vince McMahon will be there to witness the end of an era. But despite their close relationship, new reports suggest McMahon probably wont be making the trip.
According to Wrestling Observers Bryan Alvarez, the odds of McMahon attending Cenas farewell match are increasingly unlikely not impossible, but unlikely. While theres still a chance, it appears WWE isnt counting on the former chairman showing up.
McMahon hasnt been seen on WWE television since June 2022, when he made a surprise appearance to introduce Cena during his 20th anniversary celebration on Monday Night Raw. That now stands as his final on-screen momentcoincidentally bookending Cenas WWE career.
The real reason for McMahons continued absence likely lies in his mounting legal problems. In early 2024, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit against McMahon and WWE, alleging sexual misconduct and human trafficking. That case is still ongoing. Separately, McMahon and his wife Linda are also named in the revived ring boys lawsuit, which claims they ignored the sexual abuse of minors by former WWE crew chief Mel Phillips in the 1980s.
Meanwhile, McMahon has shifted his focus to his latest venture, a private investment firm called 14+I, which focuses on sports, media, and entertainment deals. The company marks his first major project since resigning from TKO Group following the lawsuit scandal.
Cena has repeatedly stood by McMahon, calling him a father figure and even saying earlier this year:
That loyalty hasnt changed, but Cenas farewell is now shaping up to be McMahon-freeat least publicly.
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