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WWE SmackDown: A Wild Ride To John Cena’s Grand Finale

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Friday night’s SmackDown was supposed to be about one thing and one thing only: finding out who gets the honor of being John Cena’s dance partner for his last tango.

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Final Match Opponent of John Cena Decided on WWE SmackDown

After nearly one month of competition in the John Cena “The Last Time is Now” Tournament to determine the final match opponent of John Cena in WWE at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025, the field was down to the two best men in this gauntlet: LA Knight and Gunther.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 5

John Cena Reveals What Vince McMahon Taught Him About WWE

John Cena's days in WWE are winding down, and he's beginning to reflect on those who paved a path for him. One of those individuals is the controversial former WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 5

PLURIBUS Just Dropped One of the Funniest Cameos of the Year

This post contains spoilers for Pluribus season one, episode six. You can’t see them unless you continue reading. You also can’t understand that reference until you watch the episode.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

John Cena Reveals What He Asked Triple H For His Final WWE Show

On December 13, John Cena will step into a WWE ring for the last time. His opponent hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s going to be either LA Knight or Gunther.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

John Cena Says He Never Wanted Vince McMahon To Leave, Shares The One Piece Of Advice He Would Always Get From Him

John Cena and Vince McMahon always maintained a close relationship with each other. A few years back, Vince got blackballed from WWE, and many stars publicly distanced themselves from him.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 5

Edge Attending John Cena's WWE Farewell Show - Exploring Possible WWE/AEW Agreement

John Cena versus Edge one more time is the one match fans have been pining for during Cena's WWE farewell tour, but it was never a possibility. Perhaps his greatest rival in history is currently under contract to WWE's rival promotion, AEW, and there has never been a wrestler from either company to walk through the forbidden door.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

John Cena Reveals The Reason His WWE Heel Turn Failed

Earlier this year, John Cena did a shocking heel turn when he sided with The Final Boss against Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber. This led to a WrestleMania match between him and Rhodes over the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 5

WWE SmackDown (12/5/25): Preview, Match Card

Wrestling fans across the globe have been wondering all year long who would get the honor of being John Cena's final opponent, and we'll finally know by the end of the night.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

5 Times John Cena Main Evented A WWE PLE He Shouldn’t Have

John Cena earned the moniker Big Match John from his rival John “Bradshaw” Layfield, and it’s the perfect nickname for Cena. Cena proved that he’s a main event player and rose to the occasion when he appeared in WWE PLE main events.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 5

John Cena Had Different WWE Retirement Plan as Nick Khan Reveals Who Handled Farewell Tour

John Cena has explained why he was unable to hold an extended WWE retirement tour amid Nick Khan's comments about who has been "calling the shots" in planning his final year as a professional wrestler.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 4

John Cena Puts Rumors to Rest: No More Wrestling After December 13 Farewell

John Cena’s legendary 23-year run in WWE is approaching its final chapter, with his farewell match officially set for December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event inside Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena.