John Cena poses for the viewers throughout Monday Night time RAW at Mass Mutual Heart on September 15, 2025, in Springfield, Massachusetts, US. — WWE
John Cena will tackle Gunther in his retirement bout at WWE’s Saturday Night time’s Most important Occasion on December 13.
The ‘Ring Normal’ secured the spot by defeating LA Knight within the remaining of the ‘Last Time is Now’ event on the December 5 episode of SmackDown.
Given Gunther’s fame as one in every of WWE’s most interesting pure wrestlers, his choice as Cena’s remaining opponent is hardly a shock. He had lengthy been rumoured for the function and entered the 16-man, month-long event because the favorite to win.
Gunther additionally has a historical past of ending the careers of WWE legends on a excessive word, having defeated Goldberg in his remaining match on the similar occasion in July.
This upcoming bout will mark the first-ever encounter between Cena and Gunther within the ring. Gunther can have the possibility to finish Cena’s profession with an announcement win, whereas the 17-time WWE Champion might look to conclude his storied run with a remaining victory over the “Ring General.”
On Friday Night time SmackDown, Knight and Gunther battled with the depth of a championship match, with Cena’s retirement clearly on the road. After a fierce alternate, Gunther locked Knight in a Rear-Bare Choke.
Knight briefly broke free, just for Gunther to overpower him once more with a Modified STF, sending a pointed message to Cena. Regardless of Knight’s valiant resistance, he finally submitted, permitting Gunther to say his dominance and set the stage for his showdown with Cena.
Since debuting in 2002, Cena has been a cornerstone of WWE, delivering numerous iconic matches and moments beloved by followers worldwide.
Now, the ‘Never Seen 17’ will take his remaining bow, with Gunther standing as his final opponent. The WWE Universe now awaits what guarantees to be an emotional farewell for one in every of wrestling’s biggest stars.
