6 WWE Superstars Who May Retire After John Cena and AJ Styles

WWE superstar John Cena only has two months left in his retirement. The champion will fight in his final match on December 13, in the Saturday Night Main Event (SNME) at the Capital One Arena in Washington.

After John Cena, fans will witness the retirement of AJ Styles next year as The Phenomenal has also announced his retirement from active wrestling in 2026. After Cena and Styles, there are a few other superstars who could bring the curtain down on their wrestling careers. Although these superstars haven't made the announcement yet, they might soon.

In this list, we will list 6 superstars who may also announce their retirement soon.

#6 WWE Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio

The Master of the 619 has accomplished almost everything in WWE. He is a two-time WWE Champion and a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. Rey Mysterio he is already 50 years old and past his prime. He has been sidelined with an injury since April of this year, which is why he also missed the competition at WrestleMania 41.

The Hall of Famer may announce his retirement from active competition sometime next year, likely. There isn't much room for WWE's creative team to book him any longer on the roster, and based on his seniority, it would be in Mysterio's best interest to leave early.

#5 R-The truth

R-Truth's second run with WWE nor can it last more than a year. He is already 53 years old and can soon mark his career in the ring. Also, just like Mysterio, there isn't much room for him in the locker room.

After his brief history with John Cena a few months ago, R-Truth has stayed out of the spotlight. After Cena, Truth engaged in a storyline with Aleister Black, then retired. The fans have continued to support him, but Truth may have to make a decision about his in-ring career sooner or later.

#4 Shinsuke Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura has already hinted at it that the sun is setting on his fighting career. The 45-year-old superstar made a surprising post on social media a few days ago, where he said that seeing the retirements of John Cena and AJ Styles also reminds him that his the days are not far.

Nakamura made his WWE debut in 2017 and has been actively performing for the company since then. However, despite being incredibly talented, the Japanese superstar has not been able to find a way into the company. He won the Royal Rumble in 2018 and came within inches of winning the WWE Championship from AJ Styles at WrestleMania 34.

However, a shocking loss to Nakamura turned things around for him. His downfall in the promotion almost started from there, and since then, he has been unable to find a foothold in the promotion. And soon, he may also bring down the curtains on his fighting career.

#3 Randy Orton

The Viper could also follow suit after John Cena and AJ Styles. He is already 45 years old and is a 14-time WWE champion. Just like Rey Mysterio and John Cena, Randy Orton has also accomplished almost everything inside the squared circle.

While talking about his retirement with Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes last year, Orton said he wants his retirement to be like John Cena's, and that he doesn't want to come back after retiring, and then wrestle again. However, he has also said in the past that he can fight into his 50s, but who knows, the Apex Predator could end up announcing his retirement before he reaches the halfway mark.

#2 Sheamus

The Celtic Warrior could also soon announce his retirement from WWE. Sheamus he also hasn't appeared much on the schedule after returning to the company last year. He was recently involved in a feud with Rusev, and after losing his match to The Bulgarian Brute at Clash at Paris PLE, he has remained on the sidelines.

The Irish superstar is 47 years old and considering his booking with the company at the moment, it doesn't look like he has much going on. Apparently, the company has not decided on its next opponent. Many fans expected Sheamus to compete against John Cena, as the two have a storied rivalry in the ring. Now, this match seems impossible. Next year's WrestleMania 41 may be Sheamus' last big event, and after that, he may announce his exit from the wrestling ring.

#1 Brock Lesnar

The Beast has been making progress inside the wrestling ring for the past 25 years. He made his WWE debut in 2002, and has continued to progress as a wrestler ever since.

However, he is 48 years old and may soon have to decide on his ring career. Although he hasn't dealt with injuries lately, Lesnar knows that sooner or later he will have to make a decision about his wrestling career. He is also a 10-time champion and has nothing left to accomplish in WWE. Therefore, the Beast could also make a big decision about his career next year.