John Cena Drops Bombshell On How His Last-Ever WWE Opponent Will Be Chosen — Fans Stunned
John Cena is officially on the road to his final WWE match, and the countdown has the WWE Universe buzzing louder than ever. The legendary 17-time World Champion will wrestle for the last time on December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C. — and now we finally know how his opponent will be determined.
During Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City, Cena stepped into the ring not to fight, but to reveal the fate of his farewell match. Instead of hand-picking his opponent, the Cenation leader confirmed he’s leaving it to competition — the same way he built his career.
Cena announced that WWE will hold a special 16-man knockout tournament featuring top stars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, beginning November 10 in Boston. The winner earns the honor — and the pressure — of facing John Cena in his final match ever.
This decision falls right in line with Cena’s approach throughout his goodbye tour. He’s repeatedly insisted he isn’t choosing opponents or special treatment, putting full trust in Triple H and WWE leadership to book what’s best for business — and the fans.
Even in the twilight of his career, Cena has delivered headline-making moments in 2025:
• His shocking heel turn inside the Elimination Chamber
• His emotional WrestleMania 41 victory over Cody Rhodes to claim a record-breaking 17th world title
Those moments only increased anticipation for his grand finale. Cena has been training relentlessly behind the scenes, determined to give everything he has left in one last epic showdown.
In a few short weeks, the field will narrow, tensions will explode, and one superstar will stand face-to-face with the man who defined an era.
The tournament begins November 10. The final match arrives December 13.
All that’s left for fans is to wait — and speculate — as WWE prepares to close the book on the career of one of its greatest icons.
