John Cena announces retirement from WWE wrestling

The professional wrestler, regarded as one of the greatest of all time, says he will retire in 2025.

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Cena made the surprise announcement to fans during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada.

The 47-year-old, who made his move into acting 18 years ago, said his final in-ring competition will be in 2025 as part of a farewell tour.

Cena is often regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and achieved world champion status 16 times since joining WWE in 2001.

"Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE," he told fans in Toronto who reacted with surprise and later chanted "thank you Cena".

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