John Cena’s final WWE showdown is set for December 13, as the 17‑time world champion prepares to hang up his gloves after a retirement tour that saw him donning city‑team gear across the country.
Final Match Details
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 13.
- Event: Premium Live Event “Saturday Night’s Main Event”.
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
- Streaming: Exclusively on Peacock.
Opponent and Tournament Path
Cena will face Gunther (real name Walter Hahn), 38‑year‑old German‑Austrian wrestler. Gunther earned the spot by defeating LA Knight in the final of “The Last Time is Now” tournament, a single‑elimination series to determine the last man standing to face Cena.
Retirement Tour Highlights
In 2025, Cena’s tour featured outfits matching host city sports teams. At Survivor Series in San Diego on Nov. 29, he wore brown and yellow gear to match the Padres. His iconic “The Time is Now” entrance song accompanied by Fruity Pebble‑esque clothing has been a staple, now ending.
Key Takeaways
- Cena’s final match on Dec. 13 at Capital One Arena will be streamed on Peacock.
- Opponent: Gunther, who won “The Last Time is Now” tournament.
- The match marks the end of Cena’s retirement tour that included city‑team themed attire.
Earlier in the year, Cena celebrated a WWE event in Dublin, Ireland, with a pint of Guinness.
As Cena prepares to step into the ring one last time, fans and critics alike will watch the culmination of a career that has defined professional wrestling for the past two decades.
