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John Cena’s Last Match Reaction: Grading Cena’s Expensive And Polarizing Retirement Tour
Cena honored wrestling tradition by passing the torch to Gunther in his final match, sparking mixed fan reactions including chants for rival AEW, WWE said.
- On Saturday, John Cena concluded his retirement tour at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event by submitting to Gunther in his final match at Capital One Arena, honoring tradition by passing the torch.
- After a year-long tour, John Cena declared he will not return to wrestling and is moving into an ambassador role for WWE, ending his in-ring career after 15 matches.
- Stunned silence gave way to boos and chants from the crowd at Capital One Arena, with fans voicing profanities and AEW chants during the post-show while Triple H faced jeers, and Cody Rhodes and CM Punk handed Cena world titles in a locker-room farewell.
- Gunther's victory positions him for bigger opportunities, strengthening his profile after key wins including beating Bill Goldberg earlier this year, with observers saying WWE plans a major push.
- Triple H said Cena left the industry better, framing the outcome in business terms, but the controversial finish and shift in tone after Cena's farewell dominated WWE coverage and conversation.
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WWE Trolls John Cena With New Gunther Merchandise
Photo Credit: WWE WWE is capitalizing on a pivotal moment in Gunther’s career at John Cena’s expense. The Ring General silenced the crowd with his submission victory over The GOAT at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13. The moment became even more controversial due to Cena’s facial reaction, as he tapped out with a smile on his face. In a recent interview with Cody Rhodes, John Cena compared smiling in his final match to a peaceful death.…
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