{"id":143659,"date":"2025-10-10T10:30:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=143659"},"modified":"2025-10-10T09:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:45:04","slug":"why-john-cena-cant-afford-to-lose-at-wwe-crown-jewel-perth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/10\/10\/why-john-cena-cant-afford-to-lose-at-wwe-crown-jewel-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why John Cena Can’t Afford to Lose at WWE Crown Jewel Perth"},"content":{"rendered":"

John Cena takes on AJ Styles at Crown Jewel Perth tomorrow<\/a>. The two have clashed in four singles matches over the past eight years, with each securing two victories. Now, in their ninth year of rivalry and during Cena\u2019s retirement tour, they face off again. Here\u2019s why John Cena cannot afford to lose at Crown Jewel Perth.<\/p>\n

Preserving Momentum in Cena\u2019s Retirement Tour<\/h2>\n

John Cena mentioned 36 appearances during his retirement tour this year. While most were stellar, his loss to Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza<\/a>, where Lesnar dominated and pinned him, was a setback. Another defeat could tarnish Cena\u2019s illustrious two-decade career. A consecutive loss might lead fans to question whether Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect still commands their admiration.<\/p>\n

With only four matches remaining after tomorrow, WWE has little time to rebuild Cena\u2019s momentum. Cena must deliver a strong performance to maintain his legacy and set the stage for a thrilling contest between these two legendary performers.<\/p>\n

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BROCK LESNAR IS AN ABSOLUTE BEAST<\/p>\n

WHAT A WIN OVER JOHN CENA#Wrestlepalooza<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DIalKYo3j3<\/a><\/p>\n

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n