• Ex-WWE Wrestler Reacts To Her Husband GUNTHER Retiring John Cena
After putting up an incredible fight for over 20 minutes and refusing to give up, John Cena ultimately tapped out to GUNTHER’s Sleeper Hold in his final WWE match.
The shocking finish left the entire arena and fans around the world stunned, as the man who had always preached “never give up” finally did just that.
The booking decision led to an extremely negative reaction for WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H from fans in the arena.
The internet is divided, with some arguing that Cena should have passed out instead of tapping, while others felt that GUNTHER forcing The GOAT to submit elevated The Ring General to a whole new level.
On Instagram, GUNTHER posted the following after retiring yet another legend in 2025:
“Pro Wrestling > Sports Entertainment”
GUNTHER’s wife, former WWE NXT UK wrestler Jinny, tweeted the following about her husband’s huge victory:
“Professional Wrestling 👏🏻❤️”
• Oba Femi Reveals What Triple H Said To Him Backstage At Saturday Night’s Main Event
On the Saturday Night’s Main Event post show, Triple H spoke highly of NXT Champion Oba Femi, making it clear that he sees him as a future pillar of WWE. He said that Oba has an immediate star presence, and he possesses genuine charisma and an X-factor that can’t be taught, and once he reaches the top level, he believes Oba will remain there for a very long time.
He pointed out that comparisons to Brock Lesnar are already being made due to how dominant Oba looks from the moment he arrived.
On the SNME Recap Show, Oba revealed what Triple H said to him backstage:
“He said we’re going to make magic. I agree, because it doesn’t get more complete than Oba Femi. Everything you need, the strength, the size, give me a mic, magic. We will make magic.”
Oba’s match against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes ended in a DQ after Drew McIntyre interfered and attacked Rhodes. Oba and Cody then took out Drew.
• “People were crying like somebody passed away” – WWE Hall Of Famer On Backstage Atmosphere After John Cena’s Retirement
John Cena’s legendary WWE career came to an emotional end at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The sight of The GOAT submitting to GUNTHER sent shockwaves through the pro wrestling world and marked the close of an unforgettable era.
Emotions were running extremely high backstage following the match. On Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry revealed that a large group of people were waiting to share a moment with Cena after his final bout, describing the atmosphere as deeply emotional.
“I walked through the back and there was a line of about 30 or 40 people waiting to get to John to hug him and console him. We gave the salute and I kept going.”
Henry went on to compare the mood backstage to a moment of real loss.
“The last time I’ve seen people crying and emotional like that was when somebody passed away. John is still alive and well. He’s going to Hollywood. He’s going to make some incredible films. You’re going to keep seeing him on commercials and ads. He’s not going away, he’s just going away from the ring.”
• Elderly WWE Fan Suffers Heart Attack After John Cena’s Loss To GUNTHER
The final Saturday Night’s Main Event of 2025 delivered one of the most shocking moments in pro wrestling history. John Cena, the man who for decades preached “never give up,” was forced to tap out to GUNTHER’s punishing Sleeper Hold, leaving the live crowd and fans worldwide stunned.
The ending sparked a furious reaction from WWE fans at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C, who directed chants at Chief Content Officer Triple H, including “We want Vince”, “You f—ed up”, “Baldie”, “We don’t care”, “LA Knight”, “AEW”, “F— you Baldie”, “F— Triple H” and “You f—ed up.”
The backlash continued online, with one fan wishing death on The Game. He tweeted:
“That n**** Triple H should’ve died as a baby.”
Another fan replied to him and claimed that the shocking finish led to his grandmother being hospitalized due to a heart attack.
“MY GRANDMA DEAD$$ HAD A HEART ATTACK BC CENA LOST TRIPLE H SHOULD BE SUED.”
He also shared a photo of an ambulance in the replies.
— Roosevelt Newbold (@lolurbutt) December 14, 2025
On the post show of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Triple H stated that he did what’s best for the company and fans will understand it soon. The Game reportedly had a smile on his face backstage when Cena submitted to GUNTHER.
