The 16-time world champion confirms a global tournament to determine his last opponent
Summary
– John Cena announces a 16-man tournament to decide his final WWE opponent
– The tournament begins November 10 in Boston and includes competitors beyond WWE
– Cena’s final match is set for December 13, 2025, at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C.
John Cena’s farewell tour is officially underway. The 16-time World Champion appeared during Saturday Night’s Main Event at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, confirming how his final WWE match will be determined—and the announcement sent shockwaves through the wrestling world.
Following Dominik Mysterio’s controversial title defense earlier in the night, WWE aired a special pre-taped video message from Cena. In it, he revealed that his final opponent will be chosen through a 16-man tournament beginning November 10 in Boston. What makes the tournament unique is that it won’t be limited to WWE’s current roster—some entrants may come from outside the company entirely.
“This tournament will feature people from different brands, and some of them may not even work here,” Cena stated. “By the time the next Saturday Night’s Main Event rolls around, my final opponent won’t be hand-picked—it’ll be hard-earned.”
The winner of that high-stakes tournament will go on to face Cena in his final WWE match on December 13, 2025, at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., live from the Capital One Arena. The announcement has already sparked widespread speculation about who could earn the honor—whether it’s a legend returning for one last showdown, a top-tier superstar, or an up-and-coming talent ready to make history.
Cena has recently been spending time at the WWE Performance Center mentoring younger wrestlers, a sign that his focus has shifted to giving back before walking away. With this announcement, the countdown to his final match has officially begun.
Fans around the world are preparing for one of the most emotional farewells in WWE history. When the curtain finally falls on John Cena’s career, it will close a chapter that defined an entire generation of wrestling.
