John Cena’s next match is official.
The retiring performer is set to face AJ Styles on October 11 at WWE’s Crown Jewel event in Perth, Western Australia, at its next premium live event.
Cena is not advertised for any appearances before the PLE, so the company engaged in an organic online campaign with both performers pushing for a follow-up match, which Paul Levesque formally announced on Tuesday.
I do not choose my opponents, but I (even through tough times) ALWAYS listen to the fans.@AJStylesOrg are you listening?
Better yet @TripleH ….. are YOU listening???#CenaVsStyles https://t.co/BNspbeUxXd— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 23, 2025
The two engaged in a series of memorable matches nearly a decade ago, with 1-on-1 matches at Money in the Bank and SummerSlam in 2016, and at the Royal Rumble in January 2017.
This will be their first singles match since February 2018.
The updated lineup for Crown Jewel in Perth:
*Champion vs. Champion: Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins
*Champion vs. Champion: Stephanie Vaquer vs. TBA
*John Cena vs. AJ Styles
