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WWE Sets John Cena’s Final Match for Dec. 13 in D.C., With AJ Styles Clash Up Next

Styles says his upcoming Tokyo dates will likely be his last performances in Japan.

Overview

  • Triple H confirmed John Cena vs. AJ Styles for Crown Jewel on October 11 after Cena floated the matchup on X.
  • WWE announced Cena’s farewell bout for December 13 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., with his final opponent still unannounced.
  • AJ Styles told Japan’s ABEMA he expects to retire soon and said the October 17–18 WWE shows in Tokyo will probably be his final appearances there.
  • Newsweek highlighted criticism from Vince Russo, who called WWE’s booking of Cena’s sendoff “atrocious” and questioned the lack of a defined plan.
  • Recent coverage outlines a short run-in to the finale, with Crown Jewel and limited November dates, including Survivor Series, before the Washington sendoff.