The final opponent for John Cena has been determined.
It will be Gunther that will face Cena in his retirement match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec 13. “The Ring General” won the right after defeating LA Knight in the final of “The Last Time is Now” tournament during the Dec. 5 edition of ‘SmackDown.’
Regarded as one of the best pure wrestlers in WWE, it comes as no surprise to see Gunther get the honor of being Cena’s last opponent. He had long been rumored to get the nod, and he was the favorite to win the 16-person tournament that had been going on for over a month.
Gunther has experience ending the careers of WWE stars with a loss. He defeated Goldberg in Goldberg’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in July.
The matchup between Cena and Gunther will be the first time they will face each other. Gunther can get the distinguished honor of sending Cena away from the ring with a loss, while the 17-time WWE Champion can beat Gunther and end his illustrious career with a win.
John Cena tournament bracket, results
- Rusev def. Damian Priest
- Sheamus def. Shinsuke Nakamura
- Jey Uso def. The Miz
- LA Knight def. Zach Ryder
- Gunther def. Je’Von Evans
- Solo Sikoa def. Dolph Ziggler
- Penta def. Finn Balor
- Carmelo Hayes def. Bronson Reed
Quarterfinals
- Jey Uso def. Rusev
- LA Knight def. The Miz (Sheamus out due to injury)
- Gunther def. Carmelo Hayes
- Solo Sikoa def. Penta
Semifinals
- LA Knight def. Jey Uso
- Gunther def. Solo Sikoa
Final
- Gunther def. LA Knight
When is John Cena’s final match?
Cena’s final match will take place against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.