Veteran wrestler and WWE superstar John Cena has officially bid farewell to the ring after falling to Gunther in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena.
One final goodbye.
Thank YOU, @JohnCena. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/hg8gNpbILG
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2025
The 17-time World Champion delivered a fiercely competitive performance, trading momentum with Gunther throughout the contest. Cena executed three Attitude Adjustments—including a dramatic top-rope version—and even drove Gunther through the announce table. Despite his relentless offense, Cena was unable to secure the win.
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Gunther ultimately achieved his objective, forcing Cena to submit to a sleeper hold after multiple escape attempts.
THANK YOU JOHN CENA ❤️🫡
🏆 17x World Champion
🏆 5x U.S. Champion
🏆 4x Tag Team Champion
🏆 2x Royal Rumble Winner
🏆 Intercontinental ChampionTHE GREATEST OF ALL TIME 🐐 pic.twitter.com/3dPhvopjDd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 14, 2025
The event was presented as a star-studded spectacle, with numerous wrestling legends and celebrities in attendance. Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Trish Stratus, and Eve Torres were seated ringside, while tribute videos featured icons such as The Undertaker and The Rock, alongside sports stars like Tom Brady and Jalen Brunson.
Gunther entered first, followed by a thunderous ovation for Cena. The usual “Cena sucks” chants were notably absent, replaced entirely by supportive cheers. Cena even picked up a camera to film himself before running to the ring and greeting the legends seated at ringside.
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After the match, an emotional Cena addressed the crowd simply, saying, “That’s all I’ve got.” The locker room then emptied as fellow wrestlers surrounded the ring, with CM Punk and Cody Rhodes joining Cena to place their championship belts on his shoulders.
As fans chanted, “Thank you, Cena,” he embraced Triple H before a final tribute video played. Cena then walked up the entrance ramp, saluted the crowd, and exited the arena for the last time.