Tonight marks the end of an era as John Cena wrestles his final match after 23 years in WWE. The 17-time world champion caps off his year-long retirement tour at Saturday Night's Main Event, facing Gunther in a bout dubbed "The Last Time Is Now."

Beyond Cena's farewell, the card showcases WWE's commitment to highlighting its next generation through historic crossover matches between main roster stars and NXT talent. WWE has planned surprises for this historic evening.

Match Card

• John Cena vs. Gunther – Cena's Final Match. Gunther has vowed to break Cena's spirit and make him tap out in his swan song. The Ring General won a 16-man tournament to earn this opportunity, defeating LA Knight in the finals.
• Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi – Champion vs. Champion (Non-Title) The Undisputed WWE Champion faces the newly crowned two-time NXT Champion in a battle of the brands' top titleholders.
• AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater – World Tag Team Championship Raw's tag champions defend against NXT's rising star Evans and TNA X-Division Champion Slater in an unprecedented cross-promotional bout.
• Bayley vs. Sol Ruca The former women's champion takes on one of NXT's brightest prospects in a showcase match. Sol Ruca has reflected on her breakthrough year heading into this opportunity.

How to Watch

Tickets

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event has officially sold out. All 19,176 tickets distributed, according to Wrestletix, with under 1,000 available from re-sellers.

Looking Ahead

This is more than a television special – it's the final chapter for one of professional wrestling's most decorated performers.

Cena enters without a championship after losing the Intercontinental Title back to Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series, but he departs as a Grand Slam champion having finally captured that elusive title during his farewell tour.

Cena has confirmed his match will close the show. Washington, D.C. will bear witness to history tonight.