US Edition5 Biggest WWE Stars Who Didn’t Get to Face John Cena in His Retirement Tour
John Cena’s final match will feature Gunther, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion who remains undefeated in non-title singles matches, at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- This week's SmackDown confirmed Gunther, Intercontinental Champion, earned the right to face John Cena, WWE star, in his final match at Saturday Night's Main Event on Dec. 13.
- Cena framed SNME as showcasing WWE's future stars, while SmackDown used promos and backstage scenes to link NXT Deadline's title outcome to SNME matchups.
- Having retired Goldberg earlier this year, Gunther, Intercontinental Champion, recently defeated LA Knight and is being discussed as on course for higher status.
- The Terror Twins' return set up a match with Aleister Black and Zelina next week, while WWE confirmed the NXT Deadline winner will face Cody Rhodes at SNME.
- A win over John Cena would position Gunther toward world-title contention after toppling established names, while commentary noted a Cena victory seems unlikely except in a Washington, D.C. scenario for SNME .
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