The final match for the career of WWE legend John Cena was finally announced on Tuesday morning.
Cena’s “Final Match” will take place on December 13 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the headliner for the last WWE “Saturday Night’s Main Event” this year. Although details are unclear about who he will face that night, the Cena farewell match will be one of the hottest tickets in town and will be sure to draw the “who’s who” from wrestling, sports, and Hollywood.
Although many anticipated that Cena’s last match would be in Boston or New York, the Capital One Arena was able to outbid venues in both of those cities for the right to host this historic night. TKO Holdings Group, Inc. CEO Mark Shapiro has made it abundantly clear that WWE services will continue to be sold to the highest bidder, which will also lead to fewer traditional wrestling fans attending events, as they will be unable to afford them due to the increasingly high price tag.
Below are some quotes sent out by WWE on Tuesday morning regarding the announcement.
“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 Saturday Night’s Main Event will go on sale starting Friday, October 17, at 10am ET/7am PT. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting Ticketmaster.com starting Wednesday, October 15, at 10am ET/7am PT. To register to be the first to hear about pre-sale opportunities for Saturday Night’s Main Event, please visit: https://wwe.com/crs.
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