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WWE News: John Cena Demands Elimination Chamber Spot

WWE News: John Cena Demands Elimination Chamber Spot

By Kevin Harson

Lifestyle

Royal Rumble 2025 once again proved to be an exciting event with awesome eliminations, surprise entries, and memorable moments.

However, the most shocking moment came at the end of the Men's Royal Rumble when "Main Event" Jey Uso came out on top over John Cena, one of the biggest stars in the world, period.

Immediately after the match, Cena re-entered the ring and congratulated Jey before giving him a moment to celebrate.

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That being said, Cena's tune changed when he came to the press conference.

WWE John Cena Retirement Speech
TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 6: John Cena makes his way to the ring during Money in the Bank at Scotiabank Arena on July 6, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 6: John Cena makes his way to the ring during Money in the Bank at Scotiabank Arena on July 6, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. WWE/Getty Images

Cena sat down in front of the media and revealed that he would not be accepting any questions. Instead, he was going to make a statement.

Cena proceeded to reflect on his time with WWE, noting that it was finally hitting him that this was his last Royal Rumble and that WrestleMania 41 will be his last WrestleMania.

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"I've openly admitted that I don't know how much I have left in the tank and I just wanted to do something that would be nice for all of us to get together and have a good time," Cena said. "It dawned on me that's not best for business."

"What is best for business is I main event WrestleMania. What is best for business is that I confidently say that I'm going to win a 17th championship. I'm announcing tonight that I will compete in the Elimination Chamber."

Cena went on to say that, while he has to go film a movie in Hungary, he will be back in time for Elimination Chamber to "kick a--."

"It is time to walk that talk and be who I say I am," Cena continued. "I'm going to the Elimination Chamber to win, and I'm going to main event my final appearance in WrestleMania and win a 17th championship because that's what's best for my ego. It is not best for my business."

"I have built my existence here off of hard work, loyalty to this company, and respect for all of its branches. I will win 17, not for me. I will win 17 to someday shake the hand of the person who wins 18. Thank you very much."

Later in the press conference, WWE CCO Triple H confirmed that he would give Cena that spot and that he more than deserves it.

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