Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has indicated that John Cena has complete autonomy in selecting his final opponent for what is being billed as his retirement match. Speaking recently, The Rock emphasized Cena’s earned right to make the decision, stating it’s not up to WWE executives like himself, Nick Khan, or Triple H.

“You know, I have a tiny bit of influence in the booking of it, but it really is, it’s whoever John wants, whoever he wants, that should be your answer…really what it comes down to,” The Rock said, according to F4WOnline. “It’s not me, Nick Khan, or Triple H. That guy’s earned it, and you know what, the best part about John is, he comes as advertised so who you think he is, that’s who he is, and he’s a good dude, and I love that guy.”

Cena’s Retirement match Details

The match is currently scheduled for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13th at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. While Cena has not publicly announced his opponent, speculation and reports suggest Gunther is a leading candidate.

john Cena began his WWE career in 1999 and has become one of the most recognizable and triumphant professional wrestlers of all time, holding 16 world championships.A retirement match would mark the end of an era for the long-time face of WWE.

The Rock’s Recent Projects and Reflections

The Rock also discussed his new movie,”The Smashing Machine,” and shared favorite memories from the Attitude Era during the interview. The Attitude Era, spanning from the mid-1990s to early 2000s, was a period of notable growth and popularity for WWE, characterized by edgier storylines and characters.