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John Cena May Have Already Scored His Final WWE Win

John Cena WWE Farewell

John Cena’s WWE retirement tour is officially set to close the chapter on December 13, 2025, with his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, likely in Washington, D.C.

On October 11, 2025, John Cena gave fans a thrilling moment by defeating AJ Styles at Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia. This match was not just another bout; it was a celebration of their long-standing rivalry and mutual respect, with Cena showcasing a variety of iconic moves from wrestling legends.

Wrestling analyst Sam Roberts recently shared some intriguing insights about Cena’s final run. According to Roberts, Cena’s win over Styles at Crown Jewel is likely his last victory in WWE. Cena, known for passing the torch to rising stars, might follow the path he took with Cody Rhodes by helping others grow.

John Cena Will Allegedly Put Over Dominik Mysterio And Gunther

On his NotSam Wrestling podcast, Roberts speculated that Dominic Mysterio is the next young superstar Cena will put over, likely at Survivor Series. He added that he’ll probably do the same for Gunther, who’s rumored to be his final opponent in WWE.

“That’s the opportunity that you’re looking for, right? He passed the torch to Cody as the next guy. So, who’s the young guy that he’s going to give a rub to? Dominic Mysterio. when Dominic is able to defeat John Cena at Survivor Series. So, where do we go after the tournament? Gunther wins the tournament. Gunther goes to Saturday night’s main event. Gunther beats John Cena in the main event of the Last Time is Now John Cena farewell match.” (From 0:44 – 1:14)
The Last Time Is Now tournament will determine who Cena will face in his last match scheduled for December 13, 2025, at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C. The 16-man tournament was officially announced during the November 1, 2025, episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The tournament kicks off on November 10, 2025, live from Cena’s hometown of Boston during Monday Night Raw. It’s set to top WWE stars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, along with some surprise entrants rumored to come from outside the WWE roster. The first-round matches confirmed so far include some intriguing clashes: Rusev vs. Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sheamus.
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