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Former WWE champion reveals ‘bittersweet’ reaction to John Cena’s last match

Former WWE champion reveals ‘bittersweet’ reaction to John Cena’s last match

John Cena submitted to Gunther at the Dec. 13, 2025, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. Reflecting on Cena’s iconic character, his long-time ally and former nemesis, R-Truth, opened up and revealed his “bittersweet” reaction to the emotional final match.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 16

Randy Orton Pays Tribute To John Cena, Reveals Why He Didn’t Attend His Final Show

John Cena recently retired at Saturday Night’s Main Event against Gunther. Cena’s retirement was announced last year, but it was still a surreal moment for wrestling fans to see him wrestle for the last time.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

WWE Reportedly Blindsided By Fan Backlash To Gunther Vs John Cena’s Finish

At Saturday Night’s Main Event, Gunther dethroned John Cena and ended his wrestling career. This was the second legend he had retired in the same year.

The Miz News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Why The Miz is the Ideal Choice to Be WWE’s Veteran Backbone

The Miz is one of the greatest WWE wrestlers on the current roster. He has won six separate championships with a total of twenty-one title reigns. With nearly twenty years on the main roster, he has seen many wrestlers arrive and depart from the company.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 16

WWE Have Gunther’s Next Two Retirement Victims Lined Up

There was utter disbelief among fans when they watched Gunther make John Cena tap out and retire at Saturday Night's Main Event last Saturday. The Ring

Maxxine Dupri News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Did Maxxine Dupri Successfully Defend Her Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the 12/15 WWE Raw?

Maxxine Dupri’s road to becoming Women’s Intercontinental Champion is inspirational to everyone. Becky Lynch had been given a beating after a beating for weeks.

Austin Theory News / Athlon Sports / December 16

WWE Raw Results: Masked Man Revealed as Austin Theory

WWE finally unmasked their mystery man on Monday Night Raw, confirming what the entire wrestling world already knew: Austin Theory has been the masked attacker since WarGames.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 15

Identity Of The Masked Man Revealed On WWE Raw

The masked assailant is revealed during the Logan Paul vs. Mysterio match, unmasking in the crowd. He curb-stomped Mysterio, letting Logan Paul use brass knuckles and frog splash for the win.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 15
Cody Rhodes Attacked Drew McIntyre At His Home After He Was Reinstated To WWE

Cody Rhodes Attacked Drew McIntyre At His Home After He Was Reinstated To WWE

What has already been an incredibly personal rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre has officially reached its breaking point. WWE released a video

Damian Priest News / Total Apex Sports / December 15
WWE Is Forcing Damian Priest To Slow Down After Years Of Wrestling Through Pain

WWE Is Forcing Damian Priest To Slow Down After Years Of Wrestling Through Pain

If there was ever a tale about the price of giving every last ounce of your body to professional wrestling, Damian Priest’s 2025 WWE year is it. The former

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 15
WWE’s CM Punk dismisses any retirement plans after John Cena’s last match

WWE’s CM Punk dismisses any retirement plans after John Cena’s last match

Despite his friend and former rival John Cena retiring from WWE at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13, 2025, current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk doesn’t plan on following him anytime soon.

Triple H News / Wrestling on SI / December 15
Internal WWE Reaction And Reasoning For John Cena's Controversial Finish At SNME

Internal WWE Reaction And Reasoning For John Cena's Controversial Finish At SNME

John Cena did something at Saturday Night's Main Event that he hadn't done in over 20 years: he gave up. The Last Real Champion tapped out to Gunther's sleeper hold and lost his retirement match, doing so with a smile on his face.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 15
Did you notice WWE’s Gunther break character during John Cena’s last match?

Did you notice WWE’s Gunther break character during John Cena’s last match?

John Cena recently faced off against Gunther in his career’s last-ever WWE match. On Dec. 13, 2025, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Gunther defeated Cena in a dominating victory, after the man who never gives up finally gave up.

Triple H News / FirstSportz / December 14
Triple H Comments on Oba Femi’s Potential Showdown With Brock Lesnar After Saturday Night’s Main Event Display

Triple H Comments on Oba Femi’s Potential Showdown With Brock Lesnar After Saturday Night’s Main Event Display

Oba Femi had a great showing over the weekend at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he got to open the show in a non-title exhibition match against Cody Rhodes.

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John Cena 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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