BREAKING: At Last, John Cena Retires From Wrestling
Renowned American wrestler, John Cena, has retired after his final match on Saturday, December 14, 2025.
Th development was confirmed in a statement by World Wrestling Entertainment.
Cena’s retirement will bring to a close a 20-year in-ring career that placed him at the centre of the company’s global expansion.
The farewell bout will see the American wrestler face GUNTHER at Saturday Night’s Main Event, following the conclusion of the Last Time Is Now tournament.
The tournament, designed to determine Cena’s final opponent, ended with GUNTHER securing victory to set up a meeting between two wrestlers whose careers reflect different eras and approaches within WWE.
While Cena is known for a power-driven style and long-standing connection with fans, GUNTHER has built his reputation on technical discipline and physical intensity.
Ahead of the match, the Austrian wrestler made it clear that sentiment would not influence his approach, indicating that he intends to deliver a decisive performance rather than allow a ceremonial ending.
The bout will mark Cena’s final in-ring appearance after a career that included 16 recognised world championship reigns and years as one of WWE’s most prominent figures. Over two decades, he headlined major events, including multiple WrestleManias, and later expanded his profile beyond wrestling into film and television.
