When is John Cena's final WWE match?

John Cena's final career match is scheduled for this Saturday on Peacock's "Saturday Night's Main Event."

Who is John Cena's final opponent?

Gunther, the winner of the Last Time Is Now Tournament, will face John Cena in his final match.

Will John Cena be submitted in his final match?

Gunther has publicly stated his intention to defeat John Cena by submission, a feat Cena has not experienced in over 20 years.

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Gunther Vows to Break John Cena's Heart

13 Dec

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Summary

Gunther will face John Cena in his final career match.
Cena's retirement tour culminates this Saturday on Peacock.
Gunther aims to win by submission, a rare feat for Cena.

WWE's Gunther has declared his intention to break fans' hearts during John Cena's final career match. The hard-hitting Austrian, who won the Last Time Is Now Tournament, is set to face Cena this Saturday on Peacock's "Saturday Night's Main Event." This event marks the culmination of Cena's extensive retirement tour, which began at the start of 2025.

Gunther expressed his anticipation for the match, stating that while fans will bring love for Cena, their hearts will ultimately be broken. He also revealed his preferred match from the tournament, citing his bout with Solo Sikoa as a satisfying heavyweight contest. This encounter follows Gunther's previous participation in another major retirement match against WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg in July.

Despite the high stakes, Gunther remains unfazed by pressure, viewing it as positive motivation. He has confidently promised to defeat Cena by submission, a rare occurrence for Cena in over two decades, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the highly anticipated finale.