John Cena’s last match is scheduled for December 13, 2025, as part of a WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event special streaming on Peacock. This date marks the culmination of Cena’s farewell tour and brings an end to his active in-ring career.
John Cena’s final WWE run is expected to end with a high-profile torch-passing moment, most likely after losing a major match to a current or rising star, followed by a heartfelt farewell to the fans.
Cena’s Current Storyline
Cena’s retirement tour in 2025 has seen him revisit legendary rivalries and secure a historic 17th world championship. WWE decided to abandon his villainous heel turn, refocusing on nostalgia and his status as one of wrestling’s icons.
Brock Lesnar’s return and a possible Extreme Rules match have been teased as major closing chapters, with Roman Reigns and a potential third showdown with The Rock also rumored.
Our Predictions
We predict that Cena will lose his final match. It’s common in professional wrestling for legends to lose on their way out, allowing them to put over a rising talent and help the business.
Possibilities include a finale against Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, or Cody Rhodes, but we are leaning toward Randy Orton, a Superstar whose career has paralleled Cena’s in many ways. What hurts the potential for a Cena vs. Orton match is that Randy does not need the push.
What Orton does need is revenge for his loss to Cena at Backlash earlier this year.
Who Will John Cena Face in His Last Match?
Cody Rhodes -200
Drew McIntyre +300
Seth Rollins +350
CM Punk +350
Bron Breakker +600
Roman Reigns +800
Dominik Mysterio +1000
Randy Orton +1000
The Rock +1200
Gunther +2000
Logan Paul +1600
Travis Scott +2500
Sami Zayn +2500
LA Knight +3000
The Miz +4000
Joe Hendry +4000
Bill Goldberg +5000
Online WWE sports betting sites no longer list odds for Cena’s final opponent, but the futures listed above were available at the beginning of his final run.
Since that time, he has wrestled with each of the names in bold. Of all the pro wrestlers listed, a loss to Bron Breakker might make the most sense. There’s no question that Breakker has enormous potential for the future, and a win over a legend like Cena could become a part of the WWE’s highlight reel for decades.
It has been a while since the WWE utilized The Rock, and 12-to-1 payouts are being offered on the prospect of him becoming Cena’s final opponent. It may be worth taking a flyer three months out from Cena’s retirement.