John Cena’s Final Retirement Match Set for Dec. 13

John Cena’s retirement tour will conclude with a final match scheduled for December 13 at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington D.C., held at the Capital One Arena. This marks the culmination of Cena’s storied wrestling career, which WWE aims to celebrate as a memorable farewell event.

Event Details and Unnamed Opponent

WWE has not revealed who Cena’s opponent will be for the December 13 match, focusing the event’s promotion on honoring Cena’s legacy rather than the specifics of the matchup. Paul Levesque, WWE’s executive, stated,

“(W)e look forward to honoring his legacy and delivering an unforgettable send-off for both John and the WWE Universe.”

The mystery surrounding the opponent has generated considerable speculation among fans and commentators alike.

Review of Cena’s 2024 Retirement Tour Matches

This year, Cena’s retirement tour featured a variety of opponents, with matches that alternated between him playing the hero and the antagonist. His key matches included:

1. January 6: Royal Rumble (no victory)
2. March 1: Elimination Chamber (won to earn a WWE Title opportunity)
3. April 20: WrestleMania 41 (defeated Cody Rhodes to win the WWE Title)
4. May 10: Backlash (retained WWE Title by defeating Randy Orton)
5. May 24: Saturday Night’s Main Event (beat R-Truth)
6. June 7: Money in the Bank (teamed with Logan Paul but lost to Jey Uso & Cody Rhodes)
7. June 20: Smackdown (lost to R-Truth by disqualification)
8. June 27: Night of Champions (defeated C.M. Punk)
9. August 3: Summerslam (lost WWE Title to Cody Rhodes)
10. August 31: Clash in Paris (victory over Logan Paul)
11. September 5: Smackdown (beat Sami Zayn)
12. September 20: Clash in Paris (defeated by Brock Lesnar)
13. October 11: Crown Jewel (scheduled against A.J. Styles)

Speculation and Fan Interest on Final Opponent

In an early June poll, WWE fans indicated The Rock as their preferred final opponent for Cena, followed by C.M. Punk and Cody Rhodes. Aside from The Rock, Cena has faced each of those contenders during his retirement tour. Theories abound that his last match could feature Drew McIntyre, Gunther, Dominik Mysterio, or even an NXT rising star such as Trick Williams or Oba Femi. Other possibilities include a rematch against Brock Lesnar or Cody Rhodes or competing against a member of The Vision faction. WWE has over two months to develop the story leading to this anticipated finale.