John Cena\u2019s 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\u2019s Main Event.<\/p>\n
The 48-year-old\u2019s 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\u2019s been on a carefully crafted send-off tour befitting one of WWE\u2019s biggest icons.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
What WWE Reportedly Has Planned for Cena\u2019s Final Match<\/p>\n
Ahead of his last-ever match, Wrestle Ops reported on X that WWE intends to open Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event with Cena vs Gunther.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs of now, John Cena vs. GUNTHER is reportedly set to open Saturday Night\u2019s Main Event this weekend,\u201d the account posted.<\/p>\n
Fans Outraged Over WWE\u2019s Decision<\/p>\n
The announcement sparked anger among fans, many of whom believe Cena\u2019s final match deserves to close the show as the true main event. Supporters flooded the comments, expressing disappointment and questioning WWE\u2019s booking approach.<\/p>\n
Several directed their frustration at Triple H, slamming the decision as disrespectful to Cena\u2019s legacy. Comments ranged from \u201cThey can\u2019t be this stupid\u201d to \u201cAbsolutely a terrible move if true.\u201d Others were even more blunt, with one fan writing, \u201cHOW HAVE THEY MESSED UP HIS LAST MATCH AS WELL???\u201d Another added, \u201cThis better be a very late April Fools\u2019 joke.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cena remains one of WWE\u2019s most decorated performers ever, with 25 total championships\u2014including a record-setting 17 world title reigns, five U.S. titles, four tag team championships, and one Intercontinental Championship\u2014making him a Grand Slam Champion and the Superstar with the most world championships in company history.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s Main Event is expected to be a highly emotional and unforgettable finale to John Cena\u2019s storied career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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