Overview

• John Cena, a WWE veteran and Hollywood actor, will perform his last Australian matches in Perth as part of his 2025 retirement tour.
• The WWE Takeover in October will feature three events: SmackDown, Raw, and a yet-to-be-announced premium live show.
• The announcement was made during WrestleMania in Las Vegas, where Cena also won his 17th WWE Championship by defeating Cody Rhodes.
• The Western Australia Government secured the event under its major events program, aiming to boost tourism and replicate past economic successes.
• Last year’s WWE Elimination Chamber in Perth drew 18,200 international visitors and generated over $36 million for the local economy.