The Night John Cena Finally Said Goodbye: Gunther Forces History At SNME

John Cena Submits To Gunther In Last Match; Ends Career With Emotional Goodbye At SNME

John Cena concluded his WWE tenure at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., submitting to Gunther in a heartfelt goodbye.

John Cena’s WWE journey concluded precisely as it should have: amidst the most dazzling lights, before a cheering audience, and with a sense of history palpable in the atmosphere.

During Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., the 17-time world champion competed in his last WWE match — and gave it his all in the ring.

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Cena drove himself to the edge, yet it was Gunther who prevailed, securing a sleeper hold and making the unimaginable happen with a tap-out. This was the first occasion Cena had tapped out in almost 20 years, and the surprise spread quickly throughout the Capital One Arena.

This was intended to be a celebration, and it felt that way as soon as the cameras started.

Gunther exited first to a symphony of boos. Then the tune struck. Cena’s theme song. The location detonated. A final dash to the ring. A final greeting to the audience. A final acknowledgment to the competitors who shaped a period.

Gunther dominated a large portion of the match, yet Cena persistently retaliated — five-knuckle shuffle, STF, Attitude Adjustment. Each return seemed like a recollection. Every close call sparked optimism. “You still have it,” echoed throughout the facility as Cena pushed harder than ever.

There was an additional AA. Next one. A version with top-rope. Yet, Gunther continued to rise.

Ultimately, power and tactics prevailed. Gunther secured the sleeper hold once more, and this time, Cena was trapped with no escape. He knocked. The audience became quiet — then enraged — as the truth hit them.

Once the bell rang, the locker room cleared out. The roster gathered around Cena as an emotional, career-highlighting video was shown.

Then appeared the last image: Cena setting his boots in the ring, basking in the cheers, waving to the camera one final time.

“It has been a joy to serve you throughout these years, thank you,” he stated.

The tune was heard. Cena rotated. And in an instant, the champion of a generation departed