The Ring Post: Cena’s Final Raw Takes Center Stage
The latest news, this weekend’s results and Cena’s last night on Raw.
Good morning, and welcome to this week’s edition of The Ring Post. Thank you, as always, to our readers and subscribers for sticking with us and helping this newsletter keep growing.
It’s a major Monday in wrestling, with John Cena making his final Raw appearance tonight at Madison Square Garden, and we’ve got the full feature on what WWE has planned. There’s plenty happening elsewhere too, with the wrestling world mourning two industry legends and a full slate of updates from across the scene. It was also a packed weekend of shows up and down the East Coast, and we’ve gathered all the key results for you in one place.
Keep scrolling for the latest news, this weekend’s results, and everything you need to get caught up before tonight’s big show.
The Latest News
Longtime Mid Atlantic announcer Bob Caudle has passed away at 95 - read the full remembrance.
Wrestling is mourning the loss of photographer George Tahinos, who died on Nov. 16, 2025 - see the full tribute.
The NWA is calling out AEW over its new National Championship, saying it’s too close to its own - get the details.
This Weekend’s Pro Wrestling Results
Pro Wrestling Junkie delivered Damaged Goods 3: Gamble It All on Sunday in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey - read the highlights.
Power Pro Lucha presented World of Ruin on Sunday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - see the results.
Pure Pro Wrestling presented a show on Saturday in Rocky Mount, Virginia - see the results.
Virginia Championship Wrestling showcased the Dirty Money Cup 2025 on Saturday in Alexandria, Virginia - read the highlights.
House of Glory ran HOG x The Big Event SuperClash on Saturday in Brentwood, New York - see what went down.
All Elite Wrestling presented Collision on Saturday in Erie, Pennsylvania - get the recap.
MCW Pro Wrestling presented Tribute to the Legends on Saturday in Joppa, Maryland - read the recap.
World Wrestling Entertainment delivered Friday Night SmackDown on Friday in Albany, New York - get the recap.
Super Powers of Wrestling and Monster Factory Pro Wrestling showcased Total Rassling Live #2 on Friday in Mt. Holly, New Jersey - see what went down.
John Cena wrestles on Monday Night Raw for the final time tonight, and WWE is putting the spotlight squarely on his last match from Madison Square Garden. The company confirmed last week that Cena will compete on Raw for the final time, and the “Last Time Is Now” tournament continues tonight to determine who gets the honor of facing him in the main event.
Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans is set for one tournament match, while Solo Sikoa will meet a mystery opponent in the other. WWE has kept the identity of Sikoa’s opponent quiet, which has only fueled speculation with an MSG crowd expecting something big. By the end of the night, WWE plans to have Cena’s last opponent locked in.
Becky Lynch will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri. Lynch has been the centerpiece of the division, but Dupri has been gaining traction and steps into her biggest singles match to date. The result could determine the direction of the title picture going into winter.
Nikki Bella is scheduled to speak for the first time since attacking Stephanie Vaquer. WWE is promoting the segment as a major moment for the Raw women’s division, and Bella is expected to explain her actions and set the tone for whatever comes next in the feud.
CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, and other top stars are also advertised for the Garden show, with WWE teasing that the venue is likely to produce at least one surprise appearance.
WWE Raw airs live tonight at 8 p.m. on Netflix.