John Cena’s Final WWE Opponent Reportedly Revealed
John Cena’s farewell tour is officially underway, and the countdown to his final WWE match has begun.
After more than two decades at the top of the wrestling world, the 17-time world champion is set to retire from in-ring competition this December. Cena has made it clear that this time, it’s permanent. There will be no comeback tours or surprise Royal Rumble appearances in 2026. He’s walking away for good.
Now, a new report claims WWE may have already picked the man who will close the curtain on The Champ’s legendary career. And it’s someone who’s been dominating headlines himself.
Gunther Reportedly Chosen to Retire John Cena
According to WRKD Wrestling, WWE is planning for Gunther to be John Cena’s final opponent. The 37-year-old Austrian powerhouse is currently enjoying a historic run as the World Heavyweight Champion and has been steadily climbing the ranks of WWE’s all-time greats.
If this report holds true, Gunther will be the man to retire, not just one, but two legends this year: Goldberg and Cena. At Saturday Night’s Main Event, The Ring General defeated Goldberg in a singles match, thus retiring the legendary Hall of Famer from wrestling.
Goldberg isn’t the last person that Gunther hopes to retire.
Gunther is currently planned as John Cena’s final opponent. pic.twitter.com/BkqScbBPGh
— WRKD Wrestling (@WRKDWrestling) July 13, 2025
While WWE hasn’t confirmed anything yet, fans are already buzzing about the possibility. Gunther’s steady rise has been one of the company’s biggest success stories in recent years, and retiring a name like The Last Real Champion would be the ultimate torch-passing moment.
As Cena’s final chapter unfolds, it’s clear WWE is planning to go big. And if Gunther truly is the chosen one to end Cena’s storied career, fans can expect a build filled with intensity, respect, and high-stakes storytelling.
If all roads lead to Gunther, the end of an era could also mark the coronation of WWE’s next enduring icon.