Published: Sep 9, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Sep 9, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor
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A WWE Hall of Famer has revealed that there was previously interest in him being an opponent for John Cena during his retirement tour.
With John Cena now set for just seven appearances before hanging up his jorts for good, the 17-time world champion’s time in the ring is almost up.
Speaking with TMZ Sports, Rob Van Dam noted that there was “a lot of interest” surrounding him potentially returning to WWE for a match against John Cena during his farewell tour.
Believing that this match would’ve “probably” happened if he didn’t suffer injuries, RVD said:
“I wanted to be one of the return matches for John Cena on his retirement tour. I was talking to them. There was a lot of interest.
“Without giving away too many details, we were probably gonna do it. And then I broke my heels.”
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John Cena and Rob Van Dam have shared the ring numerous times since 2003, with Van Dam notably defeating Cena for the WWE Championship at ECW One Night Stand in 2006.
They last wrestled together at a house show in April 2014, with the duo teaming with the Big Show to defeat Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.
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