John Cena’s Final Opponent Reportedly Set – John Cena’s final professional wrestling match reportedly has its opponent — and it’s a massive one. According to a new report from Dave Meltzer, the 16-time World Champion will face former World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER in his farewell bout, scheduled for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C.
The report notes that WWE plans to build to the match with a storyline tournament to determine Cena’s final opponent, but internally, GUNTHER has already been confirmed as the chosen name. “Multiple sources over the last two days have confirmed the name, and the WWE internal listing for the Saturday Night’s Main Event at this point lists that as the only match on the show,” Meltzer wrote. “Two sources have confirmed that the latest plan is for a tournament to be announced, possibly on the air by Paul Levesque, with top wrestlers vying to be Cena’s last opponent. But multiple have confirmed however it reaches the conclusion, that Gunther was the person chosen for the match.”
The decision to select GUNTHER for Cena’s final match carries symbolic weight. Cena, who has spent his retirement tour elevating the next generation, will now share the ring with one of WWE’s most dominant and technically gifted competitors. GUNTHER’s rise through the ranks has been marked by his punishing in-ring style and unmatched consistency, making him a fitting final rival for the legendary Cena.
Since his main roster debut, GUNTHER has established himself as one of the top stars in WWE. He became the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in company history, holding the title for 666 days, and later went on to win the World Heavyweight Championship twice. His reigns helped redefine modern WWE dominance, earning him the moniker “The Ring General.”
For Cena, this bout represents the culmination of more than two decades as one of the biggest names in professional wrestling. His final match against GUNTHER is set to headline what will be one of WWE’s most anticipated events of the year, closing the book on a storied career in fitting fashion.
John Cena’s Final Opponent Reportedly Set
