Archive · 2 Nov 2025
John Cena's Final WWE Opponent to Be Decided by 16-Man Tournament
Wrestling star John Cena is getting ready to retire soon.
Before he says goodbye, the WWE is holding a special competition called 'The Last Time is Now Tournament'.
This tournament will have 16 wrestlers from different WWE shows, and maybe even some people who don't work for WWE.
The winner of this tournament will get to have the very last match against John Cena.
Cena announced this himself during a recent show.
His last day in the ring will be on December 13th in Washington D.C. Many fans are excited and wondering who will be chosen to face Cena in his final fight.
John Cena is nearing the end of his WWE career and will have his final match on December 13.
A 16-man tournament, 'The Last Time is Now Tournament,' has been announced to determine Cena's final opponent.
The tournament will feature participants from various WWE brands including RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, and potentially non-contracted wrestlers.
John Cena revealed the tournament details during a recent Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) in Salt Lake City.
Cena's final appearances include upcoming dates in Boston, New York, Survivor Series: WarGames in San Diego, culminating in his retirement match in Washington D.C.
- Who
- WWE
- What
- A 16-man tournament to determine John Cena's final opponent.
- When
- Announced during a recent Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) in Salt Lake City; matches to culminate on December 13.
- Where
- The tournament will feature participants from all WWE brands (RAW, SMACKDOWN, NXT) and potentially non-contracted wrestlers, with the final match in Washington D.C.
- Why
- To determine John Cena's final opponent as he nears the end of his pro-wrestling career.
- John Cena's Final Appearance Date
- December 13
- Tournament Name
- The Last Time is Now Tournament
- Number of Participants
- 16
- Final Match Location
- Washington D.C.