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John Cena tears up during emotional tribute highlighted by holding Cody Rhodes, CM Punk titles

John Cena tears up during emotional tribute highlighted by holding Cody Rhodes, CM Punk titles

8,570 days after John Cena made his WWE debut on the June 27, 2002 episode of SmackDown, the 17-time World Champion’s career came to an end Saturday night at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington D.C.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 13
Cody Rhodes Cries Talking About John Cena After SNME Goes Off Air

Cody Rhodes Cries Talking About John Cena After SNME Goes Off Air

John Cena is no longer an active WWE Superstar. Cena wrestled his final match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in a losing effort. Cena did the unthinkable and tapped out to Gunther, who held him in a sleeper hold.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 13
John Cena Loses His Final Match To Gunther At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

John Cena Loses His Final Match To Gunther At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

The in-ring WWE career of John Cena has come to an end. Cena lost to Gunther in the main event of Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13 from inside Capital One Arena in Washington DC.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / December 13
Saturday Night's Main Event takeaways: Thank you, John Cena

Saturday Night's Main Event takeaways: Thank you, John Cena

For the final time in his illustrious career, John Cena has made his patented run to the ring. Cena's outstanding WWE career came to an end Saturday with a submission defeat at the hands of the "Ring General" Gunther.

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Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / December 13
Cody Rhodes vs NXT Champion Oba Femi ends in draw at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Cody Rhodes vs NXT Champion Oba Femi ends in draw at Saturday Night’s Main Event

In an exhibition match that took place at Saturday Night’s Main Event Saturday night in Washington D.C., WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and NXT Champion (and former Alabama Track and Field star) Oba Femi wrestled to a draw.

Triple H News / Total Apex Sports / December 13
Top 5 Lowlights Of John Cena’s Final Year In WWE

Top 5 Lowlights Of John Cena’s Final Year In WWE

2025 is John Cena’s last year in professional wrestling. Rewatching his entire run this year, the one word that comes to mind is disappointing. Then again, WWE creative has been terrible in general this year.

Leon Slater News / Wrestling on SI / December 13
Leon Slater Wants To Steal The Show At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Lead TNA's New Era On AMC

Leon Slater Wants To Steal The Show At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Lead TNA's New Era On AMC

"Youngest In Charge" isn't just a nickname for Leon Slater. It's a lifestyle. The 21-year-old athletic marvel has taken the wrestling world by storm in 2025.

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