Jeff Jarrett Says He Wants To See John Cena vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Before Both Men Officially Retire

Double J wants the dream match to happen.

As wrestling fans around the world prepare for an emotional 2025, John Cena and Hiroshi Tanahashi prepare to end their careers and thank the fans for all of the amazing moments they had in the ring.

On a recent episode of his podcast, MY WORLD, Jeff Jarrett praised both men and discussed how their paths need to cross before it’s all said and done.

“Tanahashi has more charisma … When you hear a Japanese crowd roar as a Tanahashi match is picking up steam, it is a very, very inspiring [sight]. The people love him,” Jarrett gushed about Tanahashi’s legacy. “That is going to be an incredibly lucrative farewell tour.” Jarrett compared a wrestler’s farewell tour to the likes of farewells in NASCAR, which will see a driver celebrated at the various tracks they visit over the course of their final season. Tanahashi will have a series of last matches at various venues, before his final farewell in the iconic Tokyo Dome. Let me throw something at you, Cena vs. Tanahashi.”

Despite being the biggest faces of their companies, the world has never been able to witness the two legends stand face-to-face or discuss a potential match.

H/t to Wrestling Inc for the transcription.

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