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Triple H Explains Why John Cena Tapped Out to Gunther in His Final Match
Triple H said the tap out was a creative choice made with Cena's approval to benefit the wrestling business and Gunther's character development.
- On December 13, John Cena ended his 23-year WWE career with a final match at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., submitting to two-time world champion Gunther after a hard-fought finish.
- Framing the choice as long-term stewardship, Paul Levesque argued the finish honored traditions and John Cena agreed, as it could also build Gunther's character this year.
- The event featured several video tributes and legends like Kurt Angle, RVD, Trish Stratus, and Eve Torres, while John Cena was lauded for granting 650 Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes.
- Several videos and posts showed WWE fans in attendance visibly upset by Cena's defeat, with some calling it the 'worst end' to the GOAT's career while others saluted his legacy.
- Cena retires as one of WWE's most decorated champions and a Grand Slam Champion, with two films scheduled for 2026 amid WWE's upcoming Road to WrestleMania and 2026 Royal Rumble in Riyadh.
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WWE's Triple H responds to angry fans after John Cena's controversial final match
WWE legend John Cena wrestled his final match last night (13th December), but many fans were less than pleased with the result – prompting chief content officer Triple H to explain why it happened.Cena returned to the company where he made his name this year for a retirement tour that saw him turn heel for the first time in his career, win an unprecedented 17th world title, and take on fellow superstars such as Randy Orton, AJ Styles and CM Punk…
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