Posted on 9/30/125 by Colin Vassallo
WWE officially announced that John Cena’s final match on
Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 will take place
at the Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Capital One Arena
in Washington, D.C.
“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. Fans can purchase
tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting
Ticketmaster.com starting Wednesday, October 15, at 10AM ET.
To register to be the first to hear about pre-sale
opportunities for Saturday Night’s Main Event, please visit:
https://wwe.com/crs.
WWE in partnership with Events DC will enhance the fan
experience with a host of community-driven initiatives and
ancillary events to commemorate Cena’s final match,
including a live episode of “Six Feet Under with The
Undertaker,” the critically acclaimed podcast hosted by WWE
Hall of Famer The Undertaker, at The Howard Theatre on
Friday, December 12, the official WWE Superstore at the
Gallery Space DC featuring the largest selection of John
Cena Final Match merchandise, and more.