John Cena’s Retirement Tour Hits Newark on August 1 SmackDown Ahead of SummerSlam 2025
John Cena’s farewell tour is rolling full steam ahead, and the next big stop is now official—August 1, 2025, at WWE SmackDown in Newark, New Jersey. Just one night before SummerSlam weekend kicks off, Cena will appear live at the Prudential Center, giving fans another chance to see the legend in action before he hangs up his boots.
The Newark appearance adds fuel to the fire as Cena prepares for one of his final WWE runs, with only 18 events left on the schedule. It follows his highly anticipated match against CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 28.
John Cena’s Confirmed WWE Farewell Tour Dates
- June 20 – WWE SmackDown – Grand Rapids, MI
- June 28 – WWE Night of Champions – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- July 18 – WWE SmackDown – San Antonio, TX
- August 1 – WWE SmackDown – Newark, NJ
- August 2–3 – WWE SummerSlam – East Rutherford, NJ
- August 8 – WWE SmackDown – Montreal, QC, Canada
- August 15 – WWE SmackDown – Dublin, Ireland
- August 29 – WWE SmackDown – Lyon, France
- August 31 – WWE Clash in Paris – Paris, France
- October 11 – WWE Crown Jewel Perth – Perth, Australia
With every new appearance, the nostalgia deepens. Cena’s global goodbye is being carefully aligned with WWE’s biggest international and premium live events, offering the WWE Universe unforgettable send-off moments.
The August 1 SmackDown is shaping up to be pivotal—not just as the go-home show before SummerSlam but as a likely turning point in Cena’s final story arc.
Will you be watching John Cena live during his farewell tour? Which stop do you think will be the most emotional? Let us know in the comments below and join the celebration of one of wrestling’s all-time greats.