With less than two weeks remaining until John Cena’s farewell match, the final four competitors will battle tonight to determine who will face him. On WWE Monday Night Raw, Gunther, Solo Chicor, L.A. Knight, and Jey Uso will have the chance to challenge some of the greatest wrestlers ever, including some possibly heading into retirement, in the Saturday Night Main Event in Washington, D.C.
Following a surprising conclusion to the men’s Wargames match at Survivor Series: Wargames, Bron Breaker receives a key boost in his pursuit to defeat CM Punk. Tonight’s card also features The New Day defending their World Tag Team Championship against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee, while the main event showcases Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY taking on Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
Results from Monday Night Raw on December 1, 2025 include:
– LA Knight defeated Jey Uso via pinfall to advance to the finals of The Last Time Is Now Tournament.
– AJ Styles and Dragon Lee overcame The New Day to retain the World Tag Team Championship.
– Gunther won against Chicor by solo pinfall to also advance to the finals.
– The match between Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss ended in a no contest due to interference from the Kabuki Warriors.
Key moments from the night:
– Ripley and SKY opened by discussing their Survivor Series victory and their intentions to challenge the Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Team titles. Flair and Bliss confronted them, and Bliss challenged them to a match which Ripley and SKY accepted.
– After his loss, Jey Uso was visibly distraught, venting his frustration by damaging the area around the ring.
– Dominik Mysterio returned to declare himself the top Mysterio and introduced Liv Morgan, hinting at new challenges for the Judgment Day faction.
– Paul Heyman acknowledged support for The Vision’s victory at Survivor Series: Wargames, while Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, and Bron Breaker announced a challenge to CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at the 1st Anniversary Show airing live on Netflix, with Breaker vowing to end Punk’s career.
– Jey Uso expressed a tough mindset about his career, mentioning that Roman Reigns wears the titles better than he does.
Reflecting on Jey Uso’s journey, it’s been a fast-paced year marked by his Royal Rumble win, main event status, and World Heavyweight Championship victory at WrestleMania 41. Since his loss to Gunther, his role has become increasingly uncertain, and internet fans are scrutinizing his efforts. Despite this, Jey has nothing left to prove, though some changes may be on the horizon, which could disappoint his supporters.
The final possible opponent for John Cena is confirmed: either Gunther or LA Knight will face him in his last match on December 13th during Friday Night Smackdown. Gunther, coming off a loss to CM Punk, is aiming to cement his legacy by being Cena’s final adversary. LA Knight, after a tough year without securing the World Heavyweight title, sees this as his chance to regain prominence and potentially retire one of WWE’s all-time legends.
Fan Take: This announcement is monumental as it marks the closing chapter for John Cena, a true WWE icon, and sets the stage for a new era with fresh main eventers stepping up. WWE fans should be excited to witness either Gunther or LA Knight seize this career-defining opportunity, potentially reshaping the landscape of the company moving forward.
