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November 25, 2025 By  History, WWE, WWE Universe

5 Former WWE John Cena Rivals Left Off the Farewell Tour

#1. Roman Reigns

Once John Cena became a part-time wrestler and pursued an acting career, Roman Reigns took the mantle as WWE’s top star. Reigns and Cena had an intriguing rivalry in 2017, which saw both rivals engage in memorable promo confrontations that blurred the lines between fiction and reality.

While Cena usually got the better of Reigns on the mic, the OTC always had the last laugh inside the squared circle. As memorable as Cena’s career has been, the Never Seen 17 has never pinned Roman Reigns. Despite a tease in the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, WWE never gave much thought to a showdown between Reigns and Cena.

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About Shiraz Aslam

Shiraz Aslam is a young journalist based in Pakistan. He has written extensively for Sportskeeda with more than a thousand articles published on the site over 7+ years. Aside from writing about pro wrestling, Shiraz has also written entertainment, cultural, and cricket based articles for Brandsynario and Youlin Magazine.