In a revealing new interview, wrestling legend Eric Bischoff opened up about John Cena's impending retirement match and his longstanding criticism of the War Games format. The former WCW executive shared his insights during an appearance on Postmedia's No Holds Barred podcast with host Rob Wong.
John Cena's Final Opponent Tournament
The "Last Time Is Now" tournament will determine who faces John Cena in what's expected to be his final professional wrestling match. Bischoff, who currently serves as chief media officer for Real American Freestyle, discussed the significance of this upcoming RAF 03 event and the tournament structure that will crown Cena's ultimate opponent.
As a WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW Senior Vice President, Bischoff brings decades of industry experience to his analysis of Cena's career conclusion. The tournament represents a major moment in professional wrestling history, given Cena's status as one of the industry's most recognizable stars.
Longstanding War Games Criticism
Bischoff didn't hold back when discussing the War Games match format, revealing that he has never been a fan of the iconic wrestling concept despite its popularity among many fans and performers. His criticism provides an interesting perspective given War Games' resurgence in modern wrestling programming.
The wrestling veteran explained his reasoning during the November 20, 2025 interview, offering unique insights that challenge conventional wisdom about the multi-ring, steel cage match type that has been part of wrestling lore for decades.
Bischoff's Current Role and Wrestling Legacy
Currently working with Real American Freestyle via Action Network, Bischoff continues to influence the wrestling industry through his media role. His comments about Cena's final match and War Games add to his reputation as one of sports entertainment's most outspoken and analytical minds.
Bischoff's legacy includes his pivotal role in the nWo storyline during WCW's heyday, working alongside wrestling icons Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. His continued commentary on current wrestling developments demonstrates his ongoing relevance in an industry he helped shape during the Monday Night Wars era.
The full interview offers wrestling fans deeper understanding of both contemporary wrestling events and historical match types from one of the industry's most influential figures.
