John Cena’s 6-Word Message On Christmas Day After WWE Retirement

This Christmas Day, John Cena is advocating peace and goodwill.

The former WWE star recently retired from professional wrestling after competing in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII.

During the show, he faced Gunther, who earned his right to challenge Cena in his final match by winning the ‘Last Time Is Now’ tournament.

The bout was a highly anticipated one, with fans expecting the 17-time world champion to ride into the sunset with a win.

However, things took a shocking turn when John Cena submitted to Gunther’s sleeper hold, bringing silence among a raucous crowd at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

While many people have been critical of WWE’s decision to have Cena lose his final match, others have supported it, stating that it was the right call for him to put over a future star of the company.

Amid the controversy surrounding his fight, the GOAT took to X to spread a positive message for his followers on Christmas Day.

Peace on earth. Goodwill to humankind.

— John Cena (@JohnCena) December 25, 2025

What Has Gunther Been Up To Since Making John Cena Tap Out?

Since making John Cena tap out at SNME, Gunther has emerged as public villain #1.

WWE taped the two recent episodes in Pennsylvania and Michigan, respectively. The Ring General attended both tapings with non-wrestling segments allotted to him.

Both of his appearances drew tremendous heat for the former World Heavyweight Champion.

He went off on John Cena in Pennsylvania, saying he tapped out like a b*tch. He reiterated the message in Michigan, leaving fans unimpressed by his constant jab at the retired superstar.

After his disrespectful statement, he was confronted by wrestlers like CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, R-Truth, and AJ Styles. Gunther, however, only cackled in their faces.