WrestleVotes, cited by El Imparcial, indicates internal expectations that the Chicago episode could serve as his farewell to SmackDown. Mediotiempo outlines eight remaining tour dates ending with a Dec. 13 retirement match, starting with tonight's appearance. The schedule lists stops including Raw in Springfield, Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis, Crown Jewel in Perth, Raw in Boston, Raw at Madison Square Garden, and Survivor Series in San Diego. El Imparcial reports seven dates left, reflecting conflicting counts of Cena's remaining appearances. The Allstate Arena setting is symbolic given his 2002 main-roster debut there, and coverage continues to float a possible farewell match with Brock Lesnar.
