John Cena is set to make his final-ever appearance on Monday Night RAW, marking a historic moment in his legendary WWE career. As the newly crowned Intercontinental Champion, he could defend his title or face any top superstar before retiring next month.
With Cena expected to either drop the championship soon or vacate it at Saturday Night’s Main Event, fans are buzzing about who might step up for a final showdown. Here are five superstars who could face John Cena on his last RAW.
🤼♂️ #5 Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio may finally make his in-ring return after being sidelined with a leg injury since April 2025. He recently confronted Dominik Mysterio and shared a friendly moment with Cena backstage.
While they don’t share a long-standing rivalry, a respectful one-on-one match between two future Hall of Famers would be a powerful addition to Cena’s final chapter. With Rey also nearing retirement, this could be a memorable farewell clash for both icons.
👊 #4 Dominik Mysterio
Dominik Mysterio may seek redemption after losing the Intercontinental Championship to Cena in an unplanned match last week. Dom tried every cheap trick possible, yet Cena overcame them all—without Judgment Day backing appearing to help.
A rematch is very possible, as Dominik’s character would logically demand another shot. However, getting the title back seems unlikely. Still, it's a compelling direction for Cena’s final RAW.
⚔️ #3 Bron Breakker (Setting Up WarGames)
Cena is expected to compete at Survivor Series: WarGames, potentially joining CM Punk and Cody Rhodes’ team. To set this storyline in motion, WWE could book Cena vs. Bron Breakker for the IC title.
The match could end in a chaotic disqualification, with Logan Paul and Bronson Reed attacking Cena—leading Punk, Cody, and The Usos to make the save. This would officially insert Cena into the WarGames match as the team’s final member.
🏴☠️ #2 Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre has never faced John Cena in a singles match, making this matchup highly attractive. Since McIntyre is aligned with The Vision for WarGames, he could be booked to battle Cena on RAW.
Interference from The Bronsons could lead to a WarGames setup, with Punk and Cody rescuing Cena. It would be the perfect way to build tension ahead of Survivor Series.
🏆 #1 CM Punk (Title vs. Title)
Even though CM Punk and Cena clashed earlier this year at Night of Champions, WWE may revisit their rivalry for an epic title vs. title match.
This would allow Cena to drop the Intercontinental Championship before retirement without being pinned clean. Punk could then walk into Survivor Series holding two belts. The odds are low—but it remains one of the most exciting possibilities for Cena’s final RAW.
