It’s finally happening.
After an impressive career spanning over 2,000 matches and two decades, John Cena will step into the ring for his retirement match tonight at Saturday Night Main Event XLII.
Leading up to this event, WWE organized “The Last Time is Now Tournament” to determine Cena’s opponent in his swan song. After triumphing over NXT wrestlers Jevon Evans, Carmelo Hayes, and Solo Sicore, Cena will face “The Ring General,” Gunther.
Details about “Saturday Night Main Event XLII”:
- When: December 13 at 8 PM ET
- Where: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- Streaming: Peacock
Cena announced his retirement from WWE during the 2024 Money in the Bank event. His wrestling career, which kicked off in 2001, includes 14 WWE Championship reigns, four as WWE United States Champion, and a single run as WWE Intercontinental Champion.
He also accomplished the Triple Crown and recently achieved a Grand Slam, holding four different titles at once—not too shabby for a guy who started back in the early 2000s.
When is John Cena’s last match?
Cena’s final WWE match is scheduled for tonight, December 13, during the Saturday Night Main Event, starting at 8 PM ET on Peacock.
Who is John Cena facing in his last match?
His final foe will be Austrian wrestler Gunther, recognized as “The Ring General.” Gunther shared his thoughts ahead of the match, saying, “I’m expecting the best John Cena right now.”
How to watch John Cena’s last match for free
WWE’s “Saturday Night Main Event” is a Peacock exclusive in the U.S. A subscription is required, costing $10.99 monthly with ads or $16.99 without. They also offer a discounted annual rate at $109.99 with ads and $169.99 without.
There’s no direct free trial offered by Peacock, but subscribing via Prime Video lets you enjoy a 7-day free trial.
Will “Saturday Night’s Main Event” be aired on ESPN?
No, “Saturday Night’s Main Event” will not be available on ESPN, even though WWE has recently partnered with the network. It’s exclusively on Peacock.
‘Saturday Night Main Event’ Match Card (December 11th)
Besides Cena’s retirement match against Gunther, here’s what else is on tonight’s card:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. NXT Champion Oba Femi
- World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Jevon Evans & TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater
- Bayley vs. Sol Luka
