WWE has officially announced that the legendary John Cena will step into the ring for the final time on December 13, marking the end of one of the greatest careers in professional wrestling history. The match will headline Cena’s 2025 retirement tour and will take place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Cena began 2025 on what was essentially a farewell tour, appearing in arenas across the country with ring gear inspired by each city’s local sports teams. At Survivor Series in San Diego on November 29, he entered the ring wearing brown and yellow colors to match the Padres.
His iconic “The Time is Now” entrance theme and brightly colored outfits, which defined an entire WWE era, are now approaching their final curtain call.
– Throughout 2025, Cena delivered a series of memorable bouts, including:
– His dramatic elimination from the Royal Rumble by Jimmy Uso
– A stunning victory over Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 Night 2
– Wins over top names such as CM Punk, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, and Seth Rollins inside the Elimination Chamber
– Victories against Randy Orton and R-Truth at Backlash and Saturday Night’s Main Event
– A brief but unsuccessful tag-team alliance with Logan Paul at Money in the Bank
– A strong singles win over CM Punk at Night of Champions
Cena later formed a surprising tag team with Cody Rhodes on SmackDown, picking up a major win over Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul—a moment that helped pave the way toward his final showdown.
When is John Cena’s Final Match?
Cena’s farewell bout will take place on Saturday, December 13.
Is It Part of a PLE?
Yes. The match will be featured on the WWE Premium Live Event, Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Start Time
The show will begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Reports indicate that Cena will open the event, giving the rest of the card to the younger generation of wrestlers—something the 17-time world champion specifically requested.
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Who Is John Cena’s Final Opponent?
Cena’s final match will be against Gunther, the dominant Austrian-German powerhouse and former long-reigning Intercontinental Champion.
Gunther (real name Walter Hahn) secured the opportunity by defeating LA Knight in the final of “The Last Time is Now” tournament, earning the right to face Cena in his retirement match.
Gunther, who later became World Heavyweight Champion in 2024, is known for his brutal technical style and unmatched in-ring endurance.
Gunther Sends a Warning
After defeating LA Knight, Gunther delivered a harsh message to Cena.
He attacked Knight with vicious elbow strikes before forcing him to submit to a chokehold resembling Cena’s own famous STF—a deliberate taunt aimed at the legend.
Staring straight into the camera, Gunther declared:
“I hope you were watching. You will submit—finally and forever.”
The message set the tone for what promises to be an emotionally charged finale on December 13.
How to Watch John Cena’s Last Match
Cena’s final match will stream exclusively on Peacock.
Fans can watch via the Peacock website or the mobile app.
With the countdown now underway, WWE fans—along with Cena’s greatest supporters and fiercest critics—are preparing for a historic moment as the career of one of wrestling’s true icons comes to a close.
