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Reports Point to GUNTHER as John Cena’s Final Opponent for Dec. 13 Sendoff in D.C.

Insider reports say WWE will stage a TV tournament to present GUNTHER as the on‑screen challenger.

John Cena in action during WrestleMania XXVIII at Sun Life Stadium on April 1, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena is introduced before his match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Overview

  • Dave Meltzer reports that multiple sources and a WWE internal listing show "Cena vs. GUNTHER" as the lone match currently slated for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C.
  • WWE has not announced the opponent, with the company expected to reveal a tournament on programming that culminates in GUNTHER earning the spot.
  • Paul "Triple H" Levesque is cited in reports as the likely on‑air figure to announce the tournament, which sources say is booked for GUNTHER to win.
  • GUNTHER enters the rumored matchup as a former two‑time World Heavyweight Champion and record-setting Intercontinental Champion, having recently dropped the world title to CM Punk and been less visible on TV.
  • Hall of Famer JBL publicly endorsed the reported choice, as Cena and GUNTHER first focus on Crown Jewel this Saturday, where Cena faces AJ Styles and GUNTHER is advertised opposite Drew McIntyre.