John Cena loses to Gunther in final WWE match, stunning fans

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John Cena failed to conquer one last challenge as his WWE in-ring career came to an end at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington D.C.

Cena went up against Gunther, a two-time world heavyweight champion who earned the right to take on Cena by winning the Last Time Is Now Tournament. Gunther wasn’t shaken by Cena’s presence in front of the electric sold-out crowd that filled the Capital One Arena.

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Gunther in action against John Cena during Saturday Night's Main Event at Capital One Arena on Dec. 13, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images)

As soon as Cena stepped in between the ropes, Gunther went to work. He battled Cena through multiple Attitude Adjustments, including one through the announce table. Cena did all he could do, but Gunther was just too much to handle.

Gunther eventually put Cena in a sleeper hold and made the 17-time WWE champion tap out. The fans in the arena were stunned as boos rained on Gunther.

After the match, WWE superstars and chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque came down to the ring to congratulate Cena on an incredible career. Cena bowed in the ring and saluted the fans for all they’ve done for him over the last 25 years.

John Cena and Triple H during Saturday Night's Main Event at Capital One Arena on Dec. 13, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)

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