Hometown hero returns to kick off his final chapter live on Netflix
Summary
– John Cena will open WWE RAW in Boston on November 10 as part of his Farewell Tour
– The show launches a 16-man tournament to decide Cena’s final opponent on December 13
– Two title matches and two tournament bouts are confirmed for the stacked card
John Cena is set to kick off one of the biggest WWE RAW episodes of the year when the red brand returns to Boston on November 10. WWE official Adam Pearce confirmed that Cena will open the show live from the TD Garden as part of his ongoing Farewell Tour, marking a homecoming moment for one of the most iconic names in wrestling history.
With the event streaming globally on Netflix, WWE is promising a major night of action and nostalgia. The episode will officially launch the 16-man John Cena Farewell Tournament, which will determine his final opponent at his retirement match on December 13 in Washington, D.C.
The tournament begins with two high-profile first-round bouts: Rusev takes on Damian Priest, while Shinsuke Nakamura battles Sheamus in a clash of striking styles. Both matches are expected to set the tone for a tournament packed with veteran star power and hungry contenders.
Two championship matches have also been confirmed. Stephanie Vaquer will defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Raquel Rodriguez, while the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles will be on the line as Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss face Kairi Sane and Asuka.
Between Cena’s emotional homecoming, a pair of title defenses, and the op
ening rounds of the Farewell Tournament, this RAW is shaping up as one of the year’s most memorable episodes—a celebration of a legacy that helped define WWE’s modern era.
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