Teases of AEW stars fuel fan buzz ahead of Cena’s farewell match
Summary
– WWE teases AEW stars in John Cena’s “Last Time Is Now” tournament
– Speculation grows after Cena’s video hinted at non-WWE participants
– Reports confirm the tease is strategic hype, not a real crossover
WWE is stirring the pot ahead of John Cena’s retirement tour, deliberately teasing fans with the idea that AEW stars could take part in his “Last Time Is Now” tournament.
The 16-man tournament, set to determine Cena’s final opponent at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C., is already shaping up to be a massive draw. But during Cena’s announcement video, the 16-time World Champion hinted that not all entrants would come from WWE, sparking immediate online chatter about potential AEW involvement.
Names like Adam Copeland and Chris Jericho were instantly floated by fans, given their history with Cena. However, Wrestling Observer Radio reported that WWE has no actual plans to bring AEW stars in. Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez confirmed that the tease is intended solely to generate buzz. Both Copeland and Jericho remain under AEW contracts, making any crossover impossible, at least for now.
Even so, the strategy has worked. Social media erupted with fantasy matchups and nostalgia, driving fresh excitement around Cena’s farewell. The creative move comes as WWE seeks to make Cena’s final match not only emotional but also a spectacle that bridges eras and fan bases.
