John Cena’s Final Match Still Has Tickets? Here’s the Real Story

Look, we get it. When you hear that John Cena’s final WWE match hasn’t sold out yet, it sounds weird. This is the 17-time World Champion we’re talking about—the guy who’s been carrying WWE on his shoulders for over two decades. So what’s the deal?

Why Aren’t Tickets Flying Off the Shelves?

Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently dropped some interesting stats on his Legion of RAW show. The Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. holds 20,000 people. When tickets went on sale, a whopping 57,000 fans were sitting in the digital waiting room, ready to pounce. That’s nearly three times the venue capacity. But here’s where things get messy—the show still hasn’t sold out.

The culprit? Ticket prices that would make your wallet weep.

Russo explained that fans were getting slapped with bills around $4,500 for just three tickets. Yeah, you read that right. That’s over $1,500 per seat. For context, that’s more than some people’s monthly rent. So despite the massive interest—57,000 people waiting online—the actual sales numbers fell short of filling the 20,000-seat arena.

It’s honestly heartbreaking. Fans want to be there. They showed up online ready to buy. But when you’re asking people to drop that kind of cash during a time when everyone’s watching their spending, even the Cenation has limits.

Cena Isn’t Playing Around with Retirement Rumors

While ticket sales drama unfolds, Cena himself took to social media to shut down any speculation about his retirement being anything less than permanent. Some fans have been whispering (okay, more like shouting on Reddit) that maybe, just maybe, this isn’t really the end. That perhaps he’ll pull a Brett Favre and come back in a few years.

Nope. Not happening.

In a direct response to WWE’s promotional post about the December 13 Saturday Night’s Main Event, Cena made it crystal clear: “Despite any speculation or rumors, on July 6, 2024 I announced I would retire from WWE in ring participation. I am far from perfect but strive to be a person whose word has value. 12/13/25 will be my final match.”

The man literally said his word has value. That’s John Cena speak for “I’m serious, people.” He’s not messing around, and honestly, can we blame fans for hoping? The guy’s recent matches have been phenomenal. His bout with AJ Styles at Crown Jewel was an absolute banger—easily a match of the year contender packed with emotional callbacks to wrestling history.

What’s Left on Cena’s Farewell Tour?

As of now, Cena has just four dates remaining in his legendary WWE career. Here’s what’s on the schedule:

• November 10 – Monday Night Raw at TD Garden in Boston (his hometown, which is going to be emotional as hell)
• November 17 – Madison Square Garden in New York City (because you can’t retire without one last MSG moment)
• November 30 – Survivor Series: WarGames in San Diego
• December 13 – Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. (the final bell)

It hasn’t been confirmed whether he’ll actually wrestle at the Boston or NYC shows, but knowing WWE’s love for drama, they’ll probably squeeze every last drop out of these appearances.

Who’s Getting the Honor of Cena’s Final Opponent?

This is where the wrestling community goes into full speculation mode. Several names keep popping up, and honestly, each one would make sense for different reasons.

The Miz has been practically begging on social media for one more match. He’s got history with Cena, including that infamous WrestleMania main event win (remember when everyone lost their minds?). It would be a full-circle moment.

Seth Rollins was looking like a strong possibility, especially after he declared himself the “Greatest of All-Time” following his Crown Jewel victory. But that dream match hit a snag—Rollins is reportedly heading for shoulder surgery. Tough break.

Then there’s Gunther, the imposing former World Heavyweight Champion who could give Cena one final boss battle to remember. That would be a hell of a way to go out.

But here’s the juicy rumor that’s got everyone talking: Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship. The idea is that Cena would challenge Dirty Dom in his hometown of San Diego at Survivor Series, finally capturing the one title that’s eluded him throughout his entire career. Then he’d defend it one last time at Saturday Night’s Main Event before riding off into the sunset.

It’s poetic, really. Cena’s never held the IC Title, and ending his career by checking that box would be the perfect storybook ending. Plus, the heat Dominik would get for being the guy who (potentially) loses to Cena in his final title win? Chef’s kiss.

The Reality Check

None of this is official yet, by the way. WWE loves to keep us guessing until the last possible moment. But one thing’s for sure—when December 13 rolls around, we’re witnessing the end of an era whether we’re ready or not.

The ticket pricing situation is genuinely frustrating because it means some die-hard fans who’ve supported Cena for 20+ years might not be able to afford witnessing history. That’s not how anyone wanted this story to end. But WWE’s gonna WWE, and apparently, they’ve decided to price this event like it’s a unicorn wrapped in gold.

Still, for those who can make it happen, you’re getting a front-row seat to wrestling history. John Cena hanging up his boots for good isn’t just another retirement—it’s the closing chapter on one of the greatest careers pro wrestling has ever seen.

The last time is now. And this time, it really is the last time.