John Cena‘s final WWE match is expected to take place this December, but recent developments suggest WWE might reschedule the bout to directly compete with AEW’s event, intensifying the ongoing rivalry between the two wrestling promotions. Cena is currently on a farewell tour with a limited number of appearances remaining, creating significant anticipation for his concluding WWE performance.
Scheduling Changes for John Cena’s Farewell Match to Counter AEW Event
John Cena’s retirement match was initially planned for early December, possibly during WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, but the date may now be pushed to the end of the month. This move aims to go head-to-head with AEW’s Worlds Collide, which is set for December 27. The decision reflects WWE’s strategy to maximize attention for Cena’s farewell while challenging AEW’s major event.
“Originally, the final John Cena match was gonna be in early December at Saturday Night’s Main Event. This is not confirmed, but it does look like there is now a discussion that that date will be moved so it will be head-to-head with AEW Worlds End.” —Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Observer
Although the opponent for Cena’s final match has not yet been announced, fans have seen him face high-profile adversaries such as Logan Paul at Clash in Paris and Brock Lesnar in a previous epic encounter. These matchups have contributed to building excitement during Cena’s farewell run.
Possible Final John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar Match Scheduled Against AEW All Out
In addition to shifting the farewell match date in December, WWE is reportedly planning another major contest between John Cena and Brock Lesnar for a pay-per-view event later this year, potentially titled Bad Blood. This bout could mark their last confrontation before Cena’s full retirement and is expected to take place around the time of AEW’s All Out event scheduled for September 20.
Andrew Baydala has indicated that the unannounced pay-per-view event could be Bad Blood, where Cena and Lesnar will attempt to outdraw AEW‘s rising stars, such as Christian Cage and others, in their hometown following.
The escalating scheduling battles between WWE and AEW demonstrate a strategic effort by both companies to attract viewers during critical events, signaling that the rivalry between the two promotions will continue to influence wrestling schedules and fan experiences as the year concludes.
