NBC officially confirmed that John Cena’s retirement match will take place during the December 13th episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME). However, a recent report has uncovered surprising news about an additional SNME event in November. Contrary to earlier expectations that the next SNME after July would be in December, <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE is now scheduling another SNME show on November 1st. This event is slated to occur in Salt Lake City, Utah, a location not commonly chosen by WWE for major events.
Potential High-Stakes Match Setup Against Brock Lesnar
The climactic match between John Cena and Brock Lesnar is rumored to headline WWE WrestlePalooza 2025, finally concluding their long-standing rivalry. Unlike a standard singles match, the bout might feature a significant stipulation to elevate the stakes. When Brock Lesnar returned to WWE in 2012, his confrontation with Cena on the RAW after WrestleMania 28 led to an Extreme Rules match. This upcoming encounter could see something similarly intense or even more dramatic.
Last Man Standing Match Suggested for Cena-Lesnar Showdown
According to the Twitter account Boozer Rasslin, the match between Cena and Lesnar has been proposed as a Last Man Standing contest. This format could make the retirement match particularly memorable and exciting. Lesnar’s recent final match against Roman Reigns, which also used the Last Man Standing stipulation, was widely praised as one of the best encounters in their longstanding rivalry. This history suggests the Cena-Lesnar bout could be a highlight of Cena’s farewell tour.
John Cena’s Post-Retirement Plans Include Australia Appearance
After the match, Cena is expected to travel to Australia to participate in the Crown Jewel PLE event scheduled in Perth. At this point, no matches or appearances have been confirmed between Crown Jewel and his retirement bout on December 13th. This trip indicates Cena’s active involvement in major WWE events internationally, extending his presence beyond his final match.
Wrestling Community and Viewers Await Final Details
These developments have generated significant interest among WWE fans and analysts, as the addition of the November SNME event broadens the lead-up to Cena’s retirement. The potential Last Man Standing match adds anticipation to the long-awaited clash against Lesnar. Fans will likely watch closely to see how WWE shapes the retirement storyline and whether additional surprises emerge before December.
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