John Cena is set to conclude his 26-year professional wrestling career with a final match on December 13 during Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) XLII at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. As Cena, known as the leader of the Cenation, prepares for retirement, WWE recently shared new details on this significant event, drawing attention from fans and collectors alike.
The live broadcast of SNME XLII will be available on Peacock, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the event beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be released in phases, starting with a pre-sale on Wednesday, October 15 via Ticketmaster, followed by a general sale on Friday. Additionally, OnLocation, WWE’s Official Fan Hospitality Partner, is offering premium experiences including a Gold Package at $1,000 per person and a Champion Package priced at $8,500 per person for Cena’s final WWE appearance.
Special Weekend Events and Anticipated Appearances Surround Cena’s Last Match
Although Cena’s final in-ring opponent remains unannounced, The Undertaker will be present in Washington, DC, participating in events around SNME 42 Weekend. WWE’s partnership with Events DC, the city’s official convention and sports authority, has enabled a range of community activities planned for the week. These events will honor Cena’s closing chapter in wrestling and include multiple fan-focused occasions.
Highlights involve a live recording of The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast on December 12 at The Howard Theatre, and a WWE Superstore at Gallery Space DC featuring an extensive collection of John Cena Final Match merchandise. Both venues are conveniently located just over one mile from the Capital One Arena, forming part of The Swamp’s extended celebrations around Cena’s retirement.
WWE Partners with Ghostwrite to Launch Exclusive Cena Collectibles
Ghostwrite, a collectibles platform created in 2022 by Josh Luber of StockX and Fanatics Collectibles, has collaborated with WWE to produce unique memorabilia commemorating John Cena’s final match. The partnership is well-established, with ghostwrite previously facilitating high-profile live auctions involving UFC, NBA, MLB, Reebok, and other notable brands and athletes.
The current auction centers on 75 John Cena “You Can’t See Me” ghost figures, designed at 400% scale, meaning these collectibles stand approximately 11 inches tall—four times larger than standard 100% figures. Each bidder is limited to two bids, with the live auction ongoing and set to close this Saturday. Demand is notably high, with 222 active bids submitted thus far, classifying the auction as “High Demand.” Although 100 figures were manufactured, only 75 are offered through this Blind Dutch Auction, where the top bidders will pay a final price set by the auction.
Background on Previous Ghostwrite Collaborations and Collectible Releases
The debut WWE x ghostwrite collectible was a promotional 100% ghost figure called “I Was There SummerSlam,” distributed to fans at the 2025 SummerSlam held at MetLife Stadium. This piece marked ghostwrite’s 55th offering and was limited to 1,550 units. For comparison, ghostwrite’s recent NBA “Game Face” auction included 20 players’ figures at 100% scale, sold in Blind Box Cases with 814 bids placed on 300 cases, each priced at $500. Following live sales, StockX typically manages ghostwrite collectibles’ secondary market transactions.
What This Means for Collectors and Wrestling Fans
John Cena’s final match memorabilia is generating significant excitement in the collectibles market, underlining the enduring popularity of the wrestling icon across entertainment and sports communities. The exclusive ghostwrite auction offers fans a rare chance to own commemorative artifacts from Cena’s farewell event, while the diverse SNME Weekend activities provide immersive experiences for attendees. These developments highlight WWE’s focus on delivering memorable moments and valuable keepsakes as John Cena closes an influential chapter in professional wrestling.
