John Cena became a 17-time WWE Champion at WrestleMania 41, defeating Cody Rhodes in the main event. The match was memorable for Travis Scott getting involved in the match and Cena embracing his heel personality. Fans were left disappointed by the match, though Cena, now a babyface, and Cody had redemption at WWE SummerSlam in a street fight.

In the end, there were no surprises. No run-ins or plot twists. No headline-stealing appearances from The Rock. Instead, WWE played it straight and simple with John Cena's swan song — as it knew it had to do.

John Cena waved goodbye to professional wrestling as an active in-ring competitor in the main event of Saturday Night's Main Event and while the sting of his retirement will resonate for the foreseeable future,

Speaking to WWE, Rhodes revealed the best advice he’s received from Cena. “The best advice that John Cena has ever given me, and he’s given it to numerous talent — it sounds redundant but it’s really not. Listen to the audience. If you do, you’ll never go wrong,” he said.

John Cena officially retired from professional wrestling this weekend, and had some famous pals sent him congratulatory messages.

Jason Baker’s tribute to John Cena involves Bray Wyatt. Taking to social media, the special makeup effects artist shared a rare behind-the-scenes photo of Cena and the late Windham Rotunda. Baker is seen holding the infamous Mr.