John Cena’s final WWE match ended with an emotional moment that fans and wrestlers will not forget. Gunther defeated Cena by submission, and after the match, Cena placed his shoes and wristbands in the ring, a clear sign his in-ring career was over. The crowd stayed on their feet, chanting and cheering as Cena took one last bow inside Capital One Arena.
Many WWE stars were visibly emotional. Jey Uso thanked Cena for inspiring him and called him family. Cody Rhodes stayed alone at ringside, quietly taking in the moment while looking at Cena’s shoes. He later said Cena did everything the right way, helped countless people, and set a standard that few will ever reach.
Commentators, legends, and current wrestlers all shared similar feelings. They spoke about Cena’s work ethic, leadership, and how he always put the business first. Big E said it felt like the end of a childhood for many fans, while others noted how rare it is for someone to leave on their own terms with so much respect.
CM Punk praised Cena for staying true to himself and going out with class. Triple H echoed that feeling, saying Cena left WWE better than he found it and did exactly what his character would do – put someone else over on the way out.
As fans remained in the arena long after the show ended, the message was clear. John Cena’s career wasn’t just good. It was special. His impact on WWE, and on the people around him, will last long after his final match.
THANK YOU JOHN CENA ❤️🫡
🏆 17x World Champion
🏆 5x U.S. Champion
🏆 4x Tag Team Champion
🏆 2x Royal Rumble Winner
🏆 Intercontinental Champion
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME 🐐