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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLI featured not only high-stakes matches but also an important announcement from John Cena. He appeared in a video package to address his final opponent.The 17-time World Champion revealed that he wants someone who will step up and take advantage of the same opportunity that he had when he debuted. He then announced a 16-man tournament, titled "The Last Time is Now," to determine his final opponent in December.Given that the participants in this tournament will be selected randomly from RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and even outside WWE, there is a great possibility that the Stamford-based promotion might bring some retired superstars back for the competition.Now, let's explore five WWE Superstars who could come out of retirement to enter John Cena's Last Time Is Now Tournament.#4. Bobby RoodeBobby Roode officially hung up his wrestling boots in 2024. Speaking in an interview on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Roode revealed that he was simply not going to return to the squared circle despite having been medically cleared to compete, effectively announcing his retirement from in-ring competition.However, he later made an appearance on NXT Homecoming on September 16, where he was featured in a backstage segment with Joe Hendry and No Quarter Catch Crew. This marked his first televised appearance as a superstar in three years.That said, there is a possibility that WWE might bring the veteran out of retirement to enter John Cena's Last Time Is Now Tournament.#3. WWE Hall of Famer The UndertakerWhen talking about WWE bringing back some retired superstars to enter Cena's Last Time Is Now Tournament, The Undertaker shouldn't be left out. Considering The Deadman's legendary status in pro wrestling, he is perhaps one of the perfect opponents for The Franchise Player in his final match in December.Despite hanging up his wrestling boots in 2020, The Undertaker's passion for the business seems strong, as he has made several sporadic appearances on TV since then. Given that he is "an influential figure" in AAA's creative and production processes, the 60-year-old might as well come out of retirement and run it back with John Cena.#2. GoldbergIn July, Goldberg officially retired from pro wrestling at Saturday Night's Main Event XL in Atlanta, his hometown. He lost to Gunther in a World Heavyweight Championship bout.However, there is a great possibility that the 58-year-old might come out of retirement and return to the squared circle one more time. Da Man was seemingly dissatisfied with how his retirement storyline played out. Hence, he could emerge as John Cena's final opponent in a must-see match.#1. Jason JordanJason Jordan was revealed as Kurt Angle's son as part of a storyline. Given that Angle was John Cena's first main roster opponent, having him as Cena's last opponent might be interesting to fans.Considering Kurt Angle's health status, it is highly unlikely that he will return to the squared circle. Hence, WWE might consider bringing back the legend's son, Jason Jordan, and have him enter John Cena's Last Time Is Now Tournament.Jason hung up his wrestling boots in 2018 due to injury and was later given a producer role by the company.
