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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Cena Last's Match Time, Predictions, & Swerves

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Dec 13, 2025 7:09 AM ET

After a yearlong Farewell Tour, December 13 has arrived. The eyes of the sports entertainment world will be on the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., for John Cena's final WWE match.

The main show will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT. For viewers in the United States, the event will stream exclusively on Peacock. Netflix will stream the show internationally.

After reports that Cena's match would open the night, the 17-time world champion has confirmed his match will be the main event.

Cena has also instructed fans to get "all the closure" we need tonight. To get the most out of the night, tune in to the Countdown Show starting at 6:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT on Peacock and WWE's YouTube. Like SmackDown last night and social media all week long, the Countdown will be filled with exclusive Cena tributes and plenty of special appearances from stars and legends.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – Full Card & Predictions

John Cena vs. “The Ring General” GUNTHER – Cena’s Retirement Match
Prediction: GUNTHER wins by Sleeper Hold

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. NXT Champion Oba Femi
Prediction: Rhodes wins by Crossroads

Bayley vs. Sol Ruca
Prediction: Sol Ruca wins after outside interference involving The Kabuki Warriors and/or Judgment Day

World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee vs. Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater
Prediction: Styles & Lee win after Styles Clash

Will Vince McMahon Appear?

We know that current main roster stars like CM Punk and Seth Rollins will be in the building. Stephanie McMahon has been confirmed as a co-host. I also expect Hall of Famers like The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, JBL, Booker T, and Rey Mysterio to be in the building.

But what about Vince McMahon? Cena is not shy about his love for McMahon, and if it were entirely up to him, the former Chairman & CEO would be there. While Cena has requested the show put a spotlight on the future, this could be a rare occasion where TKO's WWE can bring out Vince McMahon in a tasteful way that doesn't jeopardize the business.

Remember, Brock Lesnar came back, so anything is possible.

Will The Rock Be There?

My prediction is yes. He almost has to be there. This is the final opportunity for WWE to provide closure on Cena's Elimination Chamber heel turn. Here's how I would book it.

The locker room and legends pour out to "Thank you, Cena!" chants after Cena's loss to GUNTHER.
After "all" of the legends make individual entrances, the credits appear. Suddenly, "If you smell!" rings out in the Capital One Arena. "The Final Boss" walks out with a vest and The People's Championship.
Rock stares down Cena, Cena stares down Rock.
Rock attempts to hit Cena, but Cena hits him with an AA.

In one moment, the heel turn is paid off (as much as can be), and Cena shares the ring with one of his greatest rivals one more time. Plus, WWE gets its most viral clip of the year.