BREAKING: WWE Makes Last-Minute Change to Saturday Night’s Main Event Ahead of John Cena’s Final Match
WWE has officially announced a significant late addition to this week’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, which will feature John Cena’s retirement match. For the first time in the show’s history, a special post-show presentation will air immediately after the event.
December 13 marks the final night John Cena will step inside a WWE ring. The 17-time World Champion will complete a legendary career of over twenty years at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., bringing his emotional farewell tour to a close. Throughout 2025, Cena competed in high-profile matches with Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Logan Paul, Sami Zayn, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, and Dominik Mysterio.
This week’s newly announced post-show segment highlights the magnitude of Cena's final match. The broadcast will stream live on WWE’s YouTube channel and will feature top Superstars from the event, members of the broadcast team, and an appearance from Chief Content Officer Triple H.
WWE Releases Emotional Tribute Video for John Cena
Ahead of the historic event, WWE published a four-minute tribute package honoring Cena’s legacy. The video, uploaded to the company’s YouTube channel, includes heartfelt messages from some of the biggest names in wrestling.
Superstars such as Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Triple H, and many others reflected on Cena’s influence and impact. Additional tributes came from Logan Paul, Sami Zayn, The Miz, R-Truth, Seth Rollins, LA Knight, Rusev, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Maxxine Dupri, among others.
Cena will face Gunther, who earned the opportunity by winning the Last Time is Now Tournament. The Ring General is widely regarded as the perfect choice to close out Cena’s iconic in-ring career.
