John Cena advertised for three new WWE SmackDown dates

By Joseph Currier
Published: 5 Mar 2025, 12:17

Fans in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Michigan will be able to see John Cena on his retirement tour in the coming months.

WWE.com is advertising that Cena will be appearing on the May 30, June 13, and June 20 episodes of SmackDown. Those shows are being held at the following venues:

Friday, May 30: WWE SmackDown at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee
Friday, June 13: WWE SmackDown at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
Friday, June 20: WWE SmackDown at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan

All three arenas have confirmed that Cena will be appearing.

These SmackDown episodes are all taking place after WrestleMania 41, where Cena will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. WrestleMania is taking place from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.

In one of the biggest angles in WWE history, Cena turned heel by attacking Rhodes and aligning with The Rock at Elimination Chamber last weekend. The next shows Cena is advertised for are Raw episodes in Brussels (March 17), Glasgow (March 24), and London (March 31).

Cena’s retirement tour began in January and will conclude with him having his final match in December 2025.