John Cena’s final match is tomorrow at Saturday Night’s Main Event, a revival of the classic special. The event is at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET on December 13, 2025. Stream it live on Peacock.Cena goes up against Gunther for the final show.
John Cena’s Final Match: Event Card and Matchups
The card for John Cena’s final match includes four matches with main roster stars facing NXT talent.
| Match | Participants | Notes |
| Main Event | John Cena vs. Gunther | Cena’s retirement match; Gunther won The Last Time is Now Tournament. |
| Singles | Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi | Undisputed WWE Champion vs. NXT North American Champion. |
| Singles | Bayley vs. Sol Ruca | Veteran vs. rising NXT star. |
| Tag Team | AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater | Main roster vs. NXT team. |
John Cena Career Highlights
Cena debuted in WWE in 2002 and became a 17-time world champion (record 13 WWE Championships and 4 World Heavyweight). He won the United States Championship 5 times, tag team titles 4 times, and two Royal Rumbles (2008, 2013). Cena headlined WrestleMania multiple times, including iconic matches against The Rock (WrestleMania 28 and 29) and CM Punk (Money in the Bank 2011). He completed Grand Slam status and holds the record for most Make-A-Wish grants by a celebrity. His 2025 farewell tour featured a heel turn at Elimination Chamber and a final world title run.
How to Watch John Cena’s Last Match?
Watch on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET. Gunther is favored, but Cena aims to end on a high note. Follow @WWE on X for updates. If you plan on watching the Army-Navy game on the same day, it will be over a few hours before Cena’s last match.
This ends the career of one of WWE’s all-time greats. Check back for results.
