Overview
- Cena delivered the announcement during Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City.
- WWE says 16 entrants will be selected at random from across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, with Cena teasing possible non‑WWE participants.
- The tournament winner earns Cena’s farewell match on Dec. 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C.
- Industry speculation continues to point to GUNTHER as a potential opponent, but WWE has not confirmed the field or a favorite.
- Cena has reiterated he is nearing the end of his run and plans to retire from in‑ring competition.