John Cena says even his retirement tour wasnt immune to last-minute changes. During an appearance on No-Contest Wrestling with OShea Jackson Jr. and TJ Henderson, Cena pulled back the curtain on WWE Crown Jewel 2025 where he faced AJ Styles in what was billed as one final chapter in their iconic rivalry. But according to Cena, that wasnt the original plan. Thats right Drew McIntyre was originally scheduled to stand across from Cena at Crown Jewel before plans changed. Cena explained that WWE had to adjust creatively depending on availability and fan response. He also made it clear that data and audience reaction played a role in how the final stretch of his run unfolded. Instead of McIntyre, fans got one more Cena vs. AJ Styles showdown a rivalry that helped define the latter portion of Cenas career. The pivot ended up delivering a more celebratory moment before Cena moved deeper into the final chapter of his farewell run. Cena also referenced other key stops along the way. That Ring General, of course, refers to Gunther the man who ultimately defeated Cena in December 2025 in what became his official retirement match. The revelation adds to Cenas farewell year, showing just how fluid the creative process was behind the scenes. Even one of the biggest retirement tours in WWE history required adjustments on the fly. Do you wish we had gotten John Cena vs. Drew McIntyre at Crown Jewel instead of AJ Styles or did WWE make the right call? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
