John Cena’s Final WWE Match: Live Results and Highlights from Saturday Night’s Main Event (Dec. 13)
The last time is now.
John Cena’s legendary full-time WWE career officially came to an end on Saturday, December 13, as he stepped into the ring one final time at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, facing Gunther in the closing bout of the night.
The event focused heavily on the future of WWE, pitting established main-roster stars against rising talents from NXT across a four-match card. Cena stood as the lone veteran exception — a living icon closing the final chapter of a historic career.
How Gunther Earned Cena’s Final Match
Gunther secured the right to face Cena after winning a tournament held across Raw and SmackDown, defeating Je’Von Evans, Carmelo Hayes, Solo Sikoa, and LA Knight. The matchup carried extra intrigue, as Gunther had already ended another legend’s career earlier this year, defeating Goldberg at the July 2025 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – Match Results
Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi
Winner: Oba Femi (via Disqualification)
The night opened with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes taking on NXT Champion Oba Femi in a hard-hitting encounter.
- Both men exchanged early grappling sequences, establishing an evenly matched contest.
- Femi focused heavily on Rhodes’ back, delivering a massive backbreaker and later a crushing spinebuster.
- Rhodes responded with his signature Cody Cutter, but could not secure the win.
- As momentum shifted, Drew McIntyre interfered, attacking Rhodes and forcing a disqualification.
Post-match:
Femi shoved McIntyre aside, Rhodes landed a Cody Cutter on McIntyre, and Femi finished the sequence with a thunderous chokeslam. In a show of respect, Rhodes handed Femi his championship belt and raised his arm. Femi returned the gesture, and the two shook hands to close the segment.
Bayley vs. Sol Ruca
Winner: Sol Ruca
Veteran Bayley clashed with rising NXT standout Sol Ruca in a fast-paced, athletic bout.
- Early exchanges highlighted technical skill and speed.
- Ruca dazzled with cartwheels, handsprings, and aerial offense.
- Bayley countered momentum shifts with experience, nearly sealing the match with the Bayley-to-Belly.
- After multiple counters and near-falls, Ruca landed the Sol Snatcher, followed by a clever roll-up to secure the win.
AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater
(World Tag Team Championship Match)
The penultimate match of the night featured a generational clash, as champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee faced 21-year-old high-flyers Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater.
- Evans and Slater exploded out of the gate with dropkicks and high-risk dives.
- Their speed and aerial offense pushed the champions early.
- Dragon Lee finally slowed the momentum with a sit-down powerbomb before tagging in Styles, keeping the contest evenly balanced heading into the night’s final act.
John Cena vs. Gunther – The Final Chapter
The main event marked John Cena’s final WWE match, closing the book on one of the most influential careers in professional wrestling history.
(Live results and detailed highlights to be updated as the match unfolds.)
How to Watch John Cena’s Final Match
- Streaming: Peacock
- Event: WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
- Date: December 13
A Legendary Farewell
From championship reigns to defining an era, John Cena’s final walk to the ring symbolized the end of a generation — and the beginning of another. With WWE’s future on full display throughout the night, Saturday Night’s Main Event served as both a farewell and a passing of the torch.
🟦 More updates and full main-event results to follow.