{"id":148055,"date":"2025-12-08T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=148055"},"modified":"2025-12-08T10:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:24:47","slug":"3-reasons-why-wwe-made-the-push-for-gunther-to-become-john-cenas-last-opponent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/12\/08\/3-reasons-why-wwe-made-the-push-for-gunther-to-become-john-cenas-last-opponent\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why WWE Made The Push For Gunther to Become John Cena’s Last Opponent"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s official: Gunther will be John Cena’s last-ever opponent. The Ring General defeated LA Knight in the finals of the “Last Time is Now” tournament to book a date with The Greatest of All Time at Saturday Night’s Main Event.<\/p>\n

With all due respect to Gunther, Knight could have benefited more from facing Cena. The Ring General is already an established Superstar, and retiring Cena will be another addition to an impressive list of accolades. It would’ve also made more sense for Cena to have his final dance with an older and more prominent rival. Edge was a name that was on every fan’s wishlist.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, here, we attempt to justify WWE’s decision to book the Ring General as John Cena’s final opponent at Saturday Night’s Main Event.<\/p>\n

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#3. Gunther<\/strong> vs. John Cena is the ultimate dream match<\/h2>\n

While it’s understandable why Ruthless Aggression fans would want someone like Edge to be John Cena’s final opponent, Gunther vs. John Cena is still a dream match. In fact, few would have complained if Cena had faced the Ring General at WrestleMania 41 instead of Cody Rhodes.<\/p>\n

The longest reigning Intercontinental Champion will be WWE’s top heel, heading into the next few years. His dominance is unparalleled, and his stranglehold over the roster cannot be explained in words. On the contrary, we have the Leader of the Cenation, the ultimate babyface, looking for one last taste of glory before hanging up the boots.<\/p>\n

Both men bring a ton of star power to the equation. There is also an intriguing juxtaposition to their career paths. Gunther vs. John Cena also has a “big fight” feel. Therefore, it feels like a legitimate dream match.<\/p>\n

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"You finally and definitely will give up!"<\/p>\n

Gunther has quite the message for John Cena… \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/WmcgOVcl3j<\/a><\/p>\n

— WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n