John Cena has his final opponent. After a yearlong retirement tour and a 16-man tournament to decide who he would stand across from in his finale, it is complete. Gunther will be the man who gets the chance to retire one of the legends of the industry at Saturday Night's Main Event on Dec. 13.

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In an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, John Cena referred to his decision as "returning the favor" to the industry that gave him everything. Cena also called the top prospects "minor leaguers," who he expects to step up and "swing the bat" at SNME.