Overview
- Bryan Alvarez reports the Cena vs. GUNTHER retirement bout is currently slated to open Saturday Night’s Main Event, with no fixed runtime and Cena allotted as much time as he wants.
- WrestleVotes via Fightful says most inside WWE prefer the match to close the show, reflecting ongoing debate over its placement.
- WWE is planning unspecified surprises for the broadcast, per PWInsider, with additional appearances rumored, though specifics remain unconfirmed.
- The Dec. 13 special starts at 8 p.m. ET from Washington’s Capital One Arena and streams on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.
- Cena curated a card spotlighting NXT and TNA talent, including Cody Rhodes vs. NXT Champion Oba Femi, as sportsbooks list GUNTHER as the favorite and he publicly sets higher expectations than for his Goldberg match.