Former WWE CEO and current host of “What’s Your Story,” Stephanie McMahon, has a busy day ahead on December 13th. She revealed she will attend John Cena’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., but she won’t just be part of the audience.
Stephanie McMahon is set to co-host John Cena’s farewell match alongside Raw commentator Joe Tessitore, as she shared in an interview with Megan Morant before the November 29 Survivor Series: WarGames PLE. She said, “Actually, I’m co-hosting with Joe Tessitore. I have to control my emotions a little more.” Cena’s final opponent is still unknown, with a tournament named “The Last Time Is Now” determining who will face him. The semi-final matches—Gunter vs. Solo Cicore and Jey Uso vs. LA Knight—are scheduled to start on WWE RAW on December 1st. Given the McMahon family’s deep ties with WWE, Stephanie’s involvement in this iconic event is fitting. Before the final match and its buildup, Cena’s last premium live event at Survivor Series just took place.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned for Cena during his last premium live event, where he lost the Intercontinental Championship to Dominik Mysterio. Cena had previously defeated Mysterio in his hometown on November 10th, but this match saw heavy interference from Dominik’s Judgment Day allies. The biggest surprise was not Cena’s defeat but the unexpected return of Liv Morgan, who had been sidelined since summer and was expected to return only at the Women’s Royal Rumble. Morgan misled Cena into believing she was seeking revenge on Dominik for personal reasons, but instead, she attacked him with a low blow, enabling Dominik to hit his finishing moves and pin Cena to win the title. Morgan then hit Cena again before Dominik secured the victory with a Five Star Frog Splash. Fans hope Cena’s final match will be free from such outside disruptions.
Fan Take: This landmark event marks the end of an era with John Cena’s final WWE match, making Stephanie McMahon’s role as co-host a symbolic nod to the wrestling dynasty’s legacy. The high drama and unexpected twists leading up to this moment highlight WWE’s blend of storytelling and athleticism, which continues to captivate fans worldwide.
