John Felix Anthony Cena is widely regarded as the “Greatest of all time”. He made his professional wrestling debut in the WWE in 2002. His first-ever segment was with the legendary Olympic gold medalist, Kurt Angle. Cena appeared as a rookie and confronted Angle, stating that he had “Ruthless Aggression”.
Cena’s first-ever WWE match was also on the same night that he made his debut, and it was against Kurt Angle. The match went on for quite a long time, and Cena took Kurt Angle to his limits; however, at the end of the match, Angle secured the victory via roll-up pin. However, this match quickly made Cena a fan favorite, and after the match, in a backstage segment, the Undertaker shook Cena’s hand, further showcasing the company’s trust in him.
However, despite being a fan favorite for a short time, Cena’s initial WWE character failed, as it could not connect with the WWE universe. However, during a bus tour, Stephanie McMahon heard that Cena was good at rapping. So, WWE decided to change Cena’s character and introduced a whole new personality, known as the Dr. of Thugnomics. This character basically became the fuel that carried Cena to achieve this success, and then, eventually, he became the face of the WWE.
After being a professional wrestler for more than 20 years, Cena announced his retirement during the Money in the Bank 2024. He said that he will retire at the end of 2025, and in this retirement tour, he will have a total of 36 appearances and will also be appearing in different countries. Cena’s last-ever match is scheduled on December 14, 2025, at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
A Look at John Cena’s Final Opponent?
Cena’s final opponent at Saturday Night’s Main Event is “The Ring General”, Gunther. He earned the prestige of being Cena’s final opponent by winning the “The Last Time Is Now” Tournament, which was a 16-man bracket tournament and featured superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT.
Gunther defeated LA Knight in the finals of the “The Last Time Is Now” Tournament, and on this week’s Raw, he addressed his upcoming match against Cena. He clearly stated that he is not going to give Cena an emotional send-off, but he will make him give up and break his spirit.
Since his debut in the WWE, Gunther has been a dominant force. He also faced Goldberg in his last-ever match, where Gunther retired Goldberg. He also holds the record for the longest Intercontinental Championship reign and is also a former two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Now, he will face John Cena on December 14, 2025, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
FAQs
Q. Will John Cena come back for one more match after retiring?
A. While being on the Pat McAfee Show, Cena stated, “No wrestler retires, that changes with me… I urge fans please watch tomorrow and give yourselves the closure that you need.”
Q. Will John Cena be the main event at SNME?
A. Cena and Gunther will be closing out Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Q. Will John Cena appear at WrestleMania 42?
A. Cena will not be appearing at Wrestlemania 42, as by that time he will be retired.
Q. Is John Cena going to headline the Hall of Fame 2026?
A. It is reported that Stephanie McMahon will be headlining the Hall of Fame class of 2026, and Cena is not going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
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