WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13, 2025, was a moment that spinning around emotions in the wrestling industry as John Cena entered the ring for his last WWE match that was promoted against Gunther at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Cena, a 17-time world champion, and global wrestling legend has pantomimed the world of fans for over 20 years. His final fight attracted deluxe attention as crowds of fans and fellow wrestlers were closely watching to see how “The Greatest of All Time” would end in his remarkable ring career.
Gunther overpowers Cena in a hard-fought farewell clash
In a confrontation that mixed the dazzle of the stars and the vigor of the wrestling, Gunther outclassed John Cena. During the entire fight, the two wrestlers exchanged hard moves and displayed their unique techniques, with Cena using his trademark hustle and Gunther delivering a controlled, technical offense. As per the early video highlights, Gunther controlled the finish by outsmarting Cena and taking the win in what was promoted as Cena’s last match. This outcome not only marked the Ring General with a huge triumph on a night filled with historical events but also cemented his position as one of the best WWE wrestlers in the near future.
Emotional send-off as WWE locker room salutes John Cena in the ring
The scene was set when Rhodes, the undisputed WWE champion, and Punk, the world heavyweight champion, entered the ring along with Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and the entire locker room. Punk and Rhodes put their championships on Cena’s shoulders. The crowd was against Triple H’s decision to make Cena lose and thus, they booed him as he was posing with the titles. Every time, when Cena was about to lift the belts, the audience went wild. Cena returned the titles to the winners and embraced him, before a clip was aired showcasing Cena’s career.
