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John Cena’s Final WWE Match Set for Saturday as GUNTHER Awaits in Washington

Insiders remain split on whether his farewell with GUNTHER opens or closes a card he shaped to spotlight emerging talent.

Overview

  • Saturday Night’s Main Event airs December 13 from Capital One Arena at 8 p.m. ET in the U.S. on Peacock.
  • GUNTHER secured the opponent slot by winning the cross‑brand ‘Last Time Is Now’ tournament, defeating LA Knight in the final.
  • Match placement is disputed, with reports indicating it could open the show while WrestleVotes via Fightful says many in WWE want it to close.
  • Cena curated a lineup featuring rising stars, including Cody Rhodes vs. NXT champion Oba Femi, Bayley vs. Sol Ruca, and AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater.
  • WWE has released a retirement tribute featuring top names, and reporting indicates Cena will remain with the company in a non‑wrestling role as pundits debate whether GUNTHER should win, possibly with interference.