John Cena Taps Out in Emotional Final Match – John Cena’s legendary WWE in-ring career officially came to an end on December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he faced Gunther in his retirement match. The bout delivered a dramatic and emotional conclusion, as Cena ultimately submitted to Gunther’s sleeper hold, marking the first time he has tapped out in more than 20 years.

From the opening moments, the atmosphere inside the arena reflected the magnitude of the occasion. As Gunther took control early, the crowd rallied behind Cena with loud “Super Cena” chants, urging the longtime face of the company to dig deep one last time. Gunther methodically wore Cena down with his trademark power and striking offense, keeping constant pressure on the veteran.

Cena eventually mounted his familiar comeback, feeding off the crowd’s energy. He connected with his signature offense and delivered an Attitude Adjustment in the ring, but Gunther powered out at two, stunning the audience. The action spilled to the outside, where Cena summoned one final burst of strength and drove Gunther through the announce table with another Attitude Adjustment, drawing a massive reaction.

Back inside the ring, Cena signaled for the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Gunther cut him off before he could capitalize. Refusing to stay down, Cena rebounded and hit a super Attitude Adjustment, yet once again, Gunther kicked out. The two then traded strikes in the center of the ring, neither willing to give an inch. Gunther reversed another AA attempt and planted Cena with a powerbomb, followed by a splash that brought the match to a critical point.

Gunther locked in the sleeper hold, and Cena fought desperately to escape. After a prolonged struggle, Cena managed to reverse into another Attitude Adjustment, but Gunther kicked out again and immediately reapplied the sleeper. This time, despite one final effort to break free, Cena had no choice but to tap out, bringing his in-ring career to a definitive close.

The crowd responded with mixed emotions. Chants of “Bullshit” rang out in disbelief, quickly turning into heartfelt “Thank you Cena” chants. As Cena rose to his feet, he acknowledged the fans while members of the locker room came out to honor him. CM Punk and Cody Rhodes presented Cena with their championship titles, adding to the emotional moment as the crowd once again thanked him for his career. That reaction quickly turned more vocal when Paul “Triple H” Levesque entered the ring alongside Stephanie McMahon, WWE officials, and several stars. As Levesque appeared, boos rained down, accompanied by loud chants of “You f***ed up,” clearly signaling fan displeasure with how the match concluded.

John Cena’s final match ended not with victory, but with respect, legacy, and a powerful reminder of his enduring impact on WWE.

John Cena Taps Out in Emotional Final Match

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