John Cena’s Chicago SmackDown Appearance Is Touted as a Possible Farewell to the Show

SmackDown in Chicago on September 5 at Allstate Arena was billed in reporting as potentially Cena’s final appearance on the program, a venue where he debuted in 2002. Mediotiempo lists eight remaining dates on the Farewell Tour, culminating in a retirement bout on December 13 at Saturday’s Night Main Event. Coverage differs on the exact count of appearances left, with El Imparcial referencing seven remaining dates and Mediotiempo specifying eight. Opponents for the remaining shows have not been confirmed, though reports note an active storyline with Brock Lesnar and ongoing speculation of a high‑profile showdown. Cena’s tour highlights include a 17th world title reign that eclipsed Ric Flair’s total and a recent showcase match at Clash in Paris against Logan Paul, with Mediotiempo directing viewers to Netflix for weekly shows and premium events as El Imparcial notes ESPN special broadcasts for Wrestlepalooza.

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