Edge speaks on John Cena's retirement, final match

John Cena and Edge would have been a huge draw 

From a business perspective, Cena and Edge would have drawn millions of viewers for WWE. The two shared a heated rivalry during their primes. They're two of the best wrestlers of their era. However, neither is at their physical peak.

Fans would likely come into the match expecting fireworks. Yet, without one of Cena or Edge being capable of carrying the match at an elite level, the slow pace could be a grind for a fan base looking for one final set of fireworks. 

Dec. 13 will likely be one of WWE's most-viewed events in history. Cena's match will continue to draw viewers for years to come, especially on YouTube. Whoever is pitted against him in that match will know they have to be at their best. Edge is likely self-aware enough to understand his own retirement is drawing near. From a product standpoint, even if he could contractually face Cena, he may not be the optimal choice.

Cena reportedly has final say on who his last opponent will be. Ideally, that will be someone in their prime. Yet, without a legitimate storyline and build, it's starting to feel like WWE will go down the nostalgia route. And while that decision would be totally fine, the company could be putting a ceiling on the in-ring product. 

There is less than two months to figure out who Cena will face on Dec. 13. And after his tumultuous retirement tour, which suffered a disastrous heel turn, WWE's creative team should feel increasing pressure to get the final decision right; otherwise, it could, and should, face increasing scrutiny from the wider wrestling fan base.