7 days ago

John Cena Says He Pitched December Retirement Match to Boost WWE’s Weakest Month

Cena said he pushed to retire in December because it’s WWE’s toughest business stretch. He called the month “soft” for ticket sales and viewership with holiday spending, and said WrestleMania “sells itself.” Cena told Triple H that a mid-December event could fill the gap between Survivor Series and the Rumble, lift Q4 profits, and help WWE “show a profit.”