WWE fans were quick to connect the dots when John Cena hinted that his “The Last Time Is Now” tournament might include names from outside WWE — but new reports confirm that one of the most talked‑about names isn’t even on the table.
According to Fightful Select, former WWE star and current AEW standout Adam Copeland (Edge) has never been part of any internal discussion for Cena’s farewell run.
“Adam Copeland has never been considered for John Cena’s retirement run. It hasn’t been broached, it hasn’t been brought up, and it isn’t happening.”
The clarification comes after Cena’s recent promo sparked widespread fan theories that WWE could be teasing a forbidden‑door‑style appearance from AEW talent such as Copeland or Chris Jericho — both of whom share a long, storied history with the 17‑time World Champion. Wrestling Observer Radio even noted that WWE was deliberately “teasing” AEW names to fuel fan interest, even if those matchups were never actually realistic.
With WWE heading into Cena’s final bout on December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington D.C., the company is clearly embracing nostalgia to make the send‑off feel massive. But the idea of an AEW crossover — no matter how fun to imagine — just isn’t on the table.
Still, the strategy is working. The speculation around who Cena will face in his last match has driven fan conversation online and built anticipation for what WWE promises will be a monumental night.
Do you think WWE should try to bring in someone from outside the company for Cena’s final match — or keep it strictly in‑house? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tell us who you think should be Cena’s last opponent.
