Summary
- John Cena confirms 12/13/25 as his final WWE in-ring match; he’s sticking to his word.
- Tickets sold out fast; heavy demand and sky-high resale prices priced many fans out.
- Fans reflect on Cena’s legacy and consistency; 12/13/25 will be an emotional farewell.
John Cena is approaching the end of his farewell tour with WWE and his final match, which is heavily being promoted and sold out in record time will be the last opportunity fans get to see him perform as an in-ring competitor. The date is coming quickly, and with so much left on the table in terms of opponents, there has been some chatter that plans might pivot and his run might be prolonged. That’s not happening.
Cena Confirms His Last Match Is His Last Match
Cena took to social media on Friday to remind everyone that his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December is his last. It’s his goodbye to fans and his swan song.
He wrote:
“Despite any speculation or rumors, on July 6, 2024, I announced I would retire from WWE in-ring participation. I am far from perfect, but I strive to be a person whose word has value. 12/13/25 will be my final match. I am beyond grateful for every moment WWE has given me. I am excited for 12/13 & look forward to seeing all of you one last time.”
While Cena’s opponent hasn’t been named, trying to get tickets to the event has been a challenge for many. Tickets for John Cena’s final match at Capital One Arena went on sale Friday morning and got scooped up quickly. Some fans were noting that the highest seats they could find were running for $400 each. Others said the prices went up to more than $1000 in the resale market. There were more than 50K people in line in the pre-sale earlier this week, many who were only going to buy tickets in an attempt to profit off their resale.
Fans Are Saying Goodbye To A Legend
Cena wasn’t just a wrestler—he was the embodiment of consistency. He worked tirelessly for years, being the face of WWE with media and charity events, carrying the championship on a record-breaking number of occasions and doing his best to grow the brand. He gave everything he could while he was an active competitor, and now that it’s time to move on, fans are realizing what they’re losing.
Despite fluctuating reactions to him and his character — boos, cheers, and everything in between — he remained consistent.
As one fan wrote, “Respect for sticking to your word, but let’s be real, WWE retirements have a way of being… flexible. Still, 12/13/25 will be a moment for the fans to soak it all in.”