John Cena has finally addressed the one retirement tour matchup that never happened Adam Copeland. After Tony Khan previously confirmed that WWE never reached out about bringing Copeland in during Cenas final run, many were left wondering if the two longtime rivals even discussed the possibility behind the scenes. Now, Cena has talked about it directly. Speaking to the Takedown on February 27, 2026, Cena was asked whether he had spoken to Copeland during his retirement tour and whether there was ever a real chance they could share the ring again. Cena made it clear they stayed in contact the entire time. While he didnt frame it as regret, Cena acknowledged the reality of his limited schedule and why a final match simply didnt happen. That line says everything. With only 36 appearances on his farewell run, Cena had to make choices and not everyone could be part of the final chapter. He admitted there were countless names he wished he could have faced again. Instead of a match, Cena chose tribute. During his final SmackDown match in Chicago last September, he hit a spear in homage to Copeland. Copeland later returned the favor in AEW by performing the Five Knuckle Shuffle at All Out in Toronto. For fans hoping for one last Cena vs. Copeland war, it never materialized. But according to Cena, the respect is still there and so is the connection. Ultimately, there was no farewell match. No final chapter written inside a WWE ring. Just mutual respect, quiet tributes, and two careers that will always be linked whether they wrestle again or not. Do you think WWE missed a golden opportunity by not booking one last John Cena vs. Adam Copeland match or was it better left as a memory? Drop your thoughts below and let us know how you wouldve handled it. G Add as a preferred source on Google
