The final WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event special aired live from Washington D.C. on December 13, where Cena competed for the last time.
Bringing his legendary 23-year career to a close in the nation’s capital, Cena stepped into the ring one final time as he faced off against Gunther in the main event of the show. After debuting back in June 2002, Cena brought things to an end in front of a packed crowd, and many Hall of Famers were also in attendance for the occasion.
Other matches that took place on the night saw the stars of the main roster take on stars of NXT in special exhibition matches, which saw Bayley face Sol Ruca, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee take on Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater, and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes faced NXT Champion Oba Femi.
Joe Tessitore and Stephanie McMahon hosted the event, with Michael Cole and Wade Barrett on commentary. Lilian Garcia was the ring announcer.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Results December 13:
- Cody Rhodes defeated Oba Femia via disqualification
- Sol Ruca defeated Bayley
- AJ Styles and Dragon Lee defeated Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater
- Gunther defeated John Cena via submission in Cena’s retirement match
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