John Cena vs Gunther | Saturday Night's Main Event XLII

At Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII, John Cena will step into a WWE ring for the final time, putting an end to a legendary career in a highly anticipated match with Gunther. Billed as Cena’s retirement match, the bout carries extra weight after Gunther powered his way through The Last Time Is Now Tournament, defeating LA Knight in a hard-fought final to earn the right to face him.

The story around the match focuses on Cena’s legacy and resilience, meeting Gunther’s ruthless power and precision, presenting every strike and rally as one last fight for respect. Regardless of the result, the encounter serves as Cena’s farewell to the WWE Universe, closing a historic chapter while giving Gunther one of the biggest spotlights of his career.