Joe Hendry Reveals Why He Never Faced John Cena Before WWE Retirement

TLDR

Joe Hendry revealed he made efforts to secure a match with John Cena before the 17-time World Champion's retirement in December 2025, but was unsuccessful despite trying to promote himself respectfully. During a February 4, 2026 appearance on Busted Open After Dark, Hendry explained he didn't want to "go into business for himself" and maintained respect for Cena's retirement tour, citing his billboard stunt near a WWE show in Glasgow as an example of his promotional attempts. Hendry expressed that being part of Cena's final WWE show and witnessing his last moment in the locker room meant the world to him, even without getting the one-on-one match he sought.