By Alistair McGeorge
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We now know where and when John Cena will have his final match (Picture: Michael Owens/WWE via Getty Images)
John Cena is officially retiring in December and WWE has finally announced the date and location.
The greatest of all time has been on a retirement tour this year with just five appearances left before he hangs up his jorts and sneakers, bringing to an end a 23-year career.
Up next, he’ll be facing longtime rival AJ Styles in Australia at Crown Jewel Perth on October 11, but fans are still wondering what the next few weeks will hold.
Earlier this year at WrestleMania 41, Cena beat Cody Rhodes to break Ric Flair’s record to become a 17-time world champion.
His retirement tour has been an emotional rollercoaster to fans, but the end is on the horizon with Raw events in Boston (November 10) and New York City (November 17) following by Survivor Series on November 29.
After that, there’s just one more appearance to go – and here’s what we know.
When is John Cena’s last match?
The 17-time world champion will officially retire in December (Picture: Eric Johnson/WWE via Getty Images)
On Tuesday, WWE confirmed John Cena’s final match will headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on Saturday, December 13.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque said in a statement: ‘John’s contributions to WWE are immeasurable. There are no words that can truly relay how much he means to this business.’
He promised to honour his legacy and deliver ‘an unforgettable send-off for both John and the WWE Universe’.
Where is John Cena’s last match?
Cena’s last match is heading to the nation’s capital (Picture: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The Saturday Night’s Main Event special will be taking place in Washington, DC.
The event will be held at Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Capital One Arena, in the capital city of the United States.
WWE has also revealed details of ‘community-driven initiatives and ancillary events to commemorate’ the Hollywood star’s retirement.
WWE is putting together a special weekend (Picture: WWE)
As well as a live podcast episode of Six Feet Under with The Undertaker on the Friday night, there will also be an official WWE Superstore featuring ‘the largest selection of John Cena Final Match merchandise’, with more announcements to come.
‘Washington, D.C. is the Sports Capital and the perfect place to honor John Cena’s remarkable legacy,’ added 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.’
How can I watch John Cena’s last WWE match?
Like all recent Saturday Night’s Main Event shows, Cena’s final match will air for free on YouTube for fans in the UK.
In the past, these TV specials – which aren’t part of the overall Netflix deal which made the streamer the home of WWE in the UK – have ran from 1-3am.
If you want to be there for the historic night itself, tickets go on sale starting Friday, October 17, at 3pm for us, with a Ticketmaster presale on October 15.
To register to be the first to hear about pre-sale opportunities for Saturday Night’s Main Event, please visit: http://wwe.com/crs.
Why is John Cena retiring from WWE?
Cena has been making waves in Hollywood (Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Pun fully intended – the time is now.
John Cena started his wrestling career in 2002 and burst onto the main roster scene, becoming the face of the company by 2005.
After over two decades in the game, the living legend feels like it’s right that he steps back to let a new generation flourish.
Cena has been on top of the wrestling game for decades (Picture: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
The wrestling legend wants to give the new generation a chance in the spotlight (Picture: Craig Melvin/WWE via Getty Images)
‘I’ve been lifting and throwing folks for 25 years now,’ he told host Good Morning America.
‘I wanted to do something that’s never been done – six months before the tour, I announced my retirement.’
He added: ‘I still look good, I still feel good, I still feel like I can perform at a WWE level, but I also think it’s time for me to step aside and let the young talent step forward.’
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