John Cena's Final WWE Match Date Revealed; Check Details About Possible Venue; Video

The final chapter in John Cena’s legendary WWE career is officially underway, and it now has a fitting final destination Boston, Massachusetts. After a dramatic and emotional win over longtime rival Randy Orton at Backlash 2025, news broke that Cena’s farewell match will take place this December in the city where his journey began.

Local Boston news station WCVB reported that he will officially wrap up his in-ring career at the TD Garden this December. While WWE hasn’t confirmed the exact date, another report from wrestling journalist Cory Hays points to December 13, when the company has a scheduled event at the venue. If accurate, that will be the night Cena says goodbye in front of a hometown crowd.

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The announcement came shortly after Cena’s headline-grabbing performance at Backlash. The 17-time world champion stepped into the ring with Orton in what many fans described as a classic showdown.

Midway through the action, R-Truth made a surprise appearance, attempting to assist Cena by stopping Orton’s attack. However, the interference backfired. Orton responded with an RKO to R-Truth, but the momentary distraction was enough for Cena to seize the momentum and pick up the win. While the crowd erupted at the outcome, what followed was even more unexpected.

At the post-event press conference, R-Truth again approached Cena to offer his support, possibly seeking reconciliation. But Cena wasn’t in the mood. He responded by slamming R-Truth through a table in front of stunned reporters and fans. The move made it clear that Cena intends to finish his career on his own terms, without help from anyone.

John Cena's retirement tour

Now on his retirement tour, Cena has 24 stops remaining, most of which are appearances rather than matches. Each event adds to the anticipation and emotion building toward the final curtain. For fans, it’s the last chance to witness a living legend in action before he steps away from the ring for good.

With Boston locked in as the site of his final battle, Cena’s journey will come full circle from the streets of Massachusetts to the global stage, and now back home for one last moment in the spotlight.