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The 17-time WWE world champion, John Cena, will bid farewell to in-ring competition on December 13, at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he will take on Gunther.
Gunther booked his place in Cena’s retirement bout by defeating LA Knight in the final of “The Last Time is Now” tournament on the December 5 episode of SmackDown.
The month-long, 16-man competition was designed to determine Cena’s last opponent, and the “Ring General” entered as the overwhelming favourite.
With his reputation as one of WWE’s most technically gifted performers, his emergence as the winner felt almost inevitable.
The Austrian powerhouse also carries the aura of a legend-ender. Earlier this year, he handed Goldberg a memorable final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in July.
Adding Cena to that list would further cement his status as one of the defining figures of the modern era.
For Cena, this marks the final chapter of a storied two-decade career, one filled with championships, era-defining rivalries, and unmatched longevity at the top.
Whether he chooses to go out with a classic victory or puts Gunther over on his way out, the match is set to be an emotional farewell.
In the tournament final, Gunther and LA Knight delivered a contest worthy of its high stakes, fighting with the urgency of a championship bout.
With Cena’s retirement on the line, neither man held back. Gunther eventually clamped Knight in a Rear-Naked Choke, only for Knight to claw his way out.
The “Ring General” quickly responded with a brutal Modified STF, forcing Knight to submit and sending a clear warning to Cena ahead of December 13.
