John Cena will step into a WWE ring for the final time on December 13, at Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) in Washington, D.C.
The slogan “The Last Time Is Now” has been trending for months, and now the excitement has reached fever pitch as fans prepare to say goodbye to one of WWE's most-loved icons.
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Cena’s journey began in October 2000, when he debuted under the moniker The Prototype. Twenty-six years later, the 17-time world champion will be ending his journey as a modern-day great. On Saturday, he will fight his last bout in a blockbuster clash with the man billed as The Ring General: Gunther.
John Cena final match start time
Saturday Night’s Main Event will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13. This translates to 6:30 a.m IST on Sunday, December 14.
John Cena is expected to wrestle first, allowing his farewell bout to open the show. After Cena’s match, the spotlight will shift to the newer generation of WWE talent, a format he specifically pushed for as part of giving the next wave of performers more room to shine.
Where is John Cena's final match being held?
John Cena's final match is being held at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1997 and is located above the Gallery Place Metro station. Several memorable sporting events have been held in this venue.
Mike Tyson’s final professional bout, his non-exhibition showdown against Kevin McBride, was staged there in 2005. MMA fans will recall UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson in 2011 and UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs Rozenstruik in 2019. Wrestling fans flocked to the venue to witness WWE Capitol Punishment in 2011, when Cena himself headlined alongside Rey Mysterio, CM Punk and Randy Orton.
How to watch John Cena's final match in India
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Network (in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu)
- Live stream: Sony LIV
Saturday Night’s Main Event, which includes John Cena's final match, is also available for live TV broadcast on Sony Sports Network). Streaming options are also available on Sony LIV.
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