John Cena will take on Gunther in his retirement match at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13.
The ‘Ring General’ clinched the spot by defeating LA Knight in the finals of the ‘Last Time is Now’ tournament on the December 5 episode of SmackDown.
Given Gunther’s reputation as one of WWE’s finest pure wrestlers, his choice as Cena’s final opponent is hardly a surprise. He had long been rumored for the role and entered the 16-man, month-long tournament as the favorite to win.
Gunther also has a history of ending WWE legends’ careers on a high note after defeating Goldberg in his last match at the same event in July.
This upcoming match will mark the first ever in-ring meeting between Cena and Gunther. Gunther gets the chance to end Cena’s career with a statement win, while the 17-time WWE champion could look to end his big run with a final victory over the “Ring General.”
On Friday night SmackDown, Knight and Gunther wrestled with the intensity of a championship match, with Cena’s retirement clearly on the line. After a heated exchange, Gunther locked Knight in a Rear-Naked Choke.
Knight briefly broke free, only for Gunther to overpower him again with a Modified STF, sending a pointed message to Cena. Despite Knight’s valiant resistance, he ultimately submitted, allowing Gunther to assert his dominance and setting the stage for his showdown with Cena.
Since debuting in 2002, Cena has been a cornerstone of WWE, delivering countless iconic matches and moments beloved by fans worldwide.
Now ‘Never Seen 17’ will take its final arc, with Gunther standing as his final opponent. The WWE Universe is now awaiting what promises to be an emotional farewell to one of wrestling’s biggest stars.
