The Last Time Is Now Tournament to determine John Cena’s last ever opponent at next months SNME was announced.
John Cena might not have stepped foot in the ring at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City, but the 16-time world champion made headlines anyway — dropping a major bombshell via video message that sets the stage for his in-ring farewell.
For weeks, fans have been speculating who would share the ring with Cena one last time when he wrestles his final match this December on Peacock. But in classic Cena fashion, the veteran threw everyone a curveball: he won’t be choosing his last opponent himself. Instead, a new tournament called “The Last Time Is Now” will determine who earns the honor.
According to Cena, 16 competitors will enter the bracket, with names being drawn from across Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and — intriguingly — even outside WWE. That last tease immediately got fans buzzing, given WWE’s recent working relationship with TNA. Could we see a crossover appearance from someone like a TNA standout? Cena didn’t confirm anything, but he certainly left the door wide open.
During the video, clips flashed across the screen featuring several potential entrants, including GUNTHER, Carmelo Hayes, Dominik Mysterio, Bronson Reed, and even AEW’s Penta El Zero Miedo — suggesting the possibilities might go well beyond WWE’s walls.
The tournament kicks off on the November 10 edition of Monday Night Raw — fittingly taking place in Cena’s hometown of Boston, Massachusetts. WWE is already billing that episode as Cena’s final appearance in the city that helped make him a star.
Cena’s farewell match will then headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., marking what’s expected to be an emotional end to one of the most storied careers in wrestling history.
Whether his final opponent ends up being a long-time rival or a rising star, “The Last Time Is Now” promises to be a celebration of Cena’s legacy — and one final showcase of the man who truly made the WWE Universe never give up.
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