WWE has confirmed when John Cena’s last match will take place.
On Tuesday, WWE announced that John Cena’s final match will headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on Saturday, December 13. The event will take place at Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. WrestleVotes first reported Washington, D.C. as the location of Cena’s final match.
“John’s contributions to WWE are immeasurable. There are no words that can truly relay how much he means to this business,” said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. “Together with our partners at Events DC and Capital One Arena, we look forward to honoring his legacy and delivering an unforgettable send-off for both John and the WWE Universe.”
“Washington, D.C. is the Sports Capital and the perfect place to honor John Cena’s remarkable legacy,” said Angie M. Gates, President and CEO of Events DC. “We are excited to welcome WWE fans from our city and around the globe to witness an unforgettable final showdown in our nation’s capital. We deeply value our partnership with WWE and look forward to providing fans with an experience they will cherish forever.”
“It is our great privilege to host John Cena’s historic final match at Capital One Arena, a staple venue that has consistently witnessed dozens of marquee WWE events over the years,” said Jordan Silberman, President, Venues at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “There’s no stage more fitting to celebrate the legacy of a true entertainment icon than our building, with a backdrop anchored in the heart of Downtown D.C.”
Tickets for John Cena’s final match will go on sale on Friday, October 17, at 10am ET/7am PT. Fans can also purchase tickets during an exclusive presale on Ticketmaster.com beginning on Wednesday, October 15, at 10am ET/7am PT.
In addition to the Saturday Night’s Main Event taping, WWE has partnered with Events DC for “a host of community-driven initiatives and ancillary events to commemorate Cena’s final match.” This also includes a live episode of the “Six Feet Under with The Undertaker” podcast. The Undertaker will host the show at The Howard Theatre on Friday, December 12.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event will stream in primetime exclusively on Peacock.
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