John Cena's Last WWE Match Sets $6.5 Million Gate Record

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John Cena's final WWE match, which took place at the December 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, set a new record for the largest gate for an arena event in WWE history, grossing $6,553,883. This surpassed the previous record set earlier that year during the Monday Night RAW on Netflix premiere. Cena's last match, in which he lost to Gunther, saw 17,121 tickets sold at an average price of $383 per ticket.

Why it matters

Cena's retirement match was a highly anticipated event, drawing massive interest from fans who wanted to witness the end of the legendary wrestler's career. The record-setting gate highlights the continued popularity and drawing power of WWE, even as the company navigates changes in the media landscape.

The details

Cena's last match was the main event of the December 13, 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. He faced off against Gunther, known as the 'Ring General,' in a match that saw Cena ultimately tap out, despite his signature 'Never Give Up' catchphrase. In addition to Cena's match, the card featured several other matches showcasing NXT stars and other top WWE talents.

• The December 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event took place on December 13, 2025.
• The previous record for largest gate was set earlier in 2025 during the Monday Night RAW on Netflix premiere on January 6, 2025.
• The previous record holder for largest gate was WrestleMania 5 in 1989, which grossed $1.6 million ($4.2 million when adjusted for inflation).