Fans are fuming at WWE after details about John Cena’s farewell match were leaked.
John Cena’s retirement tour will come to an emotional close on December 13 in Washington, D.C., where the 17-time world champion is set to take on Gunther in the final match of his legendary WWE career at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The 48-year-old’s farewell run began on July 6 last year with a surprise appearance at Money in the Bank, during which he announced his plan to retire by the end of 2025. Since then, he’s been on a carefully crafted send-off tour befitting one of WWE’s biggest icons.
Throughout the tour, Cena has battled a blend of familiar foes and rising talents. He revisited classic rivalries with CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton, while also helping elevate younger stars during his return.
The tour has delivered several standout moments that reflect his two-decade legacy. His reunion match with CM Punk rekindled the magic of their 2011 rivalry, drawing huge reactions as they exchanged signature spots. His showdown with Brock Lesnar brought intense drama as Cena pushed The Beast to the brink despite his age, and his nostalgic clash with Randy Orton thrilled fans with a rapid exchange of their trademark finishers.
What WWE Reportedly Has Planned for Cena’s Final Match
Ahead of his last-ever match, Wrestle Ops reported on X that WWE intends to open Saturday Night’s Main Event with Cena vs Gunther.
“As of now, John Cena vs. GUNTHER is reportedly set to open Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend,” the account posted.
Fans Outraged Over WWE’s Decision
The announcement sparked anger among fans, many of whom believe Cena’s final match deserves to close the show as the true main event. Supporters flooded the comments, expressing disappointment and questioning WWE’s booking approach.
Several directed their frustration at Triple H, slamming the decision as disrespectful to Cena’s legacy. Comments ranged from “They can’t be this stupid” to “Absolutely a terrible move if true.” Others were even more blunt, with one fan writing, “HOW HAVE THEY MESSED UP HIS LAST MATCH AS WELL???” Another added, “This better be a very late April Fools’ joke.”
Cena remains one of WWE’s most decorated performers ever, with 25 total championships—including a record-setting 17 world title reigns, five U.S. titles, four tag team championships, and one Intercontinental Championship—making him a Grand Slam Champion and the Superstar with the most world championships in company history.
Whether WWE reconsiders the match order in response to the backlash remains to be seen. Regardless of where it appears on the card, Saturday Night’s Main Event is expected to be a highly emotional and unforgettable finale to John Cena’s storied career.
