2 WWE legends who could get a farewell tour next year and 3 who won’t

Will any other WWE Legends follow John Cena
Will any other WWE Legends follow John Cena's lead in 2026? (Image Credit: WWE.com).

John Cena's farewell tour in WWE this year was a massive deal. As one of the greatest stars of all time, his final run necessitated several big matches and feuds from his past.

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His retirement tour revisited past angles with Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and CM Punk. He also captured a record-breaking 17th title.

Several other WWE Legends could follow suit in 2026. Whether through injuries or the simple desire to move on, a few big names could hang up their boots next year. The next two Legends may get a retirement tour, while three others may not.


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#5. R-Truth doesn't get one

Now that his childhood hero John Cena has retired, how will R-Truth respond in 2026? He's one of the greatest comedic performers of all time, but his resume isn't anywhere close to that of Cena's.

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Truth is a beloved figure, but he's been more of a supporting character than a main event star.

Fans loved him so much that their groundswell of support brought him back to WWE after his release earlier this year. Despite adulation from the audience, the former 24/7 Champion won't get his own retirement tour.


#4. Chris Jericho's potential return to WWE in 2026

One big star who may return to WWE in 2026 is Chris Jericho. His current AEW deal ends as the calendar flips to a new year. Y2J hasn't been on programming since the spring.

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A lot of fans and analysts think he's on his way back to WWE for a retirement tour. It's with the Stamford-based promotion that he became one of the greatest of all time.

Jericho can tell great stories with anyone, so 2026 could witness the return and the retirement of the former AEW World Champion.


#3. AJ Styles doesn't want a retirement tour

AJ Styles has been circling the end of his career for the last year or so. He signed a contract through 2026, which may be the final deal of his professional career.

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The Phenomenal One would be perfect for a similar final run as Cena due to his importance to WWE over the last decade. However, some stars don't want all the fanfare like Cena had.

The 17-time champ claimed that Styles doesn't want a retirement tour as he had. For that reason, he could simply have a few final matches next year.


#2. Rey Mysterio wows the WWE Universe in 2026

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Rey Mysterio and John Cena were two of the greatest faces of the last 20 years. They've been on different paths during their careers, as Cena was always pushed as the top star of the company.

Mysterio was always a fan favorite and title challenger. The Master of the 619's body has been breaking down over the last five years, and the end is close.

While Dominik retiring his father would get him nuclear heat, the former World Champion could embark on a similar run as Cena. Earlier in the year, he claimed that's how he would like to end things.

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#1. Brock Lesnar prefers the shadows

Following John Cena's final act, some rumors about Brock Lesnar recently emerged. The Beast is reportedly close to hanging up his boots for good as well, with a potential end coming at SummerSlam in Minneapolis next year.

Lesnar went to the University of Minnesota and resides in Canada. The Beast Incarnate has never been one for fanfare and multiple appearances, so he wouldn't want the spotlight of a retirement tour like Cena.

After a few final big matches, concluding with the end at SummerSlam, seems like a fitting end for Lesnar.

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