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.

On WWE Friday Night SmackDown, Knight and the “Ring General” fought like there was a championship at stake, and quite frankly, being the last match of John Cena in WWE probably mirrors winning the big one in North America’s biggest promotion.

Since 2002, Cena has reigned supreme over WWE, carrying the company on his back and providing countless matches and unforgettable memories that people will always cherish forever. Now, the “Never Seen 17” will take a bow, and his final opponent will be Gunther.

It was smash-mouth wrestling at its finest. When most thought Gunther was going to go over LA Knight very easily, the “Megastar” had other plans. On more than one occasion, Knight almost had Gunther’s number, hitting him with everything he’s got.

The Megastar Elbow, his patented DDT, BFT, as well as even an Attitude Adjustment, paying tribute to the “G.O.A.T.” himself, LA Knight, pulled everything out. Unfortunately, Gunther was too powerful for even the former United States Champion to overcome.