John Cena plans to retire as WWE champion after winning his 17th title at WrestleMania 41, forcing a new title creation.

WWE superstar John Cena announced on Raw that he plans to "ruin wrestling" by winning his 17th world championship at WrestleMania 41 and retiring as champion, which would force WWE to create a new title. Cena criticized fans for their reactions to his past actions. Champion Cody Rhodes challenged Cena but was evaded, with Rhodes claiming Cena will leave WrestleMania and WWE without the championship.