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NEW YORK – It felt like Game 7.
There was a palpable buzz in the air at Madison Square Garden. Fans from all over the United States filled the “World’s Most Famous Arena” to see a legend one last time.
Their music hit and their time was now.
John Cena came out for his last scheduled “Monday Night Raw” appearance of his WWE career. The New York crowd nearly blew the roof off the building. The new intercontinental champion was here. While trying to swim around the strident “Thank you Cena!” chants, addressed the crowd.
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John Cena faces Dominik Mysterio during “Monday Night RAW” at Madison Square Garden on November 17, 2025 in New York City. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
“Everyone got it wrong. It’s New York City that makes or breaks racing,” Cena said. “And at the end of mine, I look around and see people as far as the eye can see. Thank you, New York City.
“What a night. Madison Square Garden has allowed me to take the stage in these hallowed halls for 23 years. Tonight, there is a little extra excitement in the air because it is the last time we can speak together: at Madison Square Garden and on ‘Monday Night Raw’. Bittersweet moment for some. It is a very important moment for me.”
Dominik Mysterio interrupted Cena and demanded a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship, the title Cena won from him last week to become Grand Slam champion.
Mysterio didn’t want to throw himself in New York. Instead, he challenged Cena to the title match at Survivor Series: WarGames on November 29. Just like Cena won the title near his hometown last week, Mysterio will look to regain the championship in his hometown of San Diego.
Rey Mysterio, Intercontinental Champion John Cena and Sheamus celebrate after their match during “Monday Night RAW” at Madison Square Garden on November 17, 2025 in New York City. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)
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Cena didn’t leave MSG without a fight. Mysterio brought his Judgment Day friends to gain the advantage, but Cena had some friends in his corner. Sheamus and Rey Mysterio joined him for a six-man tag match.
WWE legends took care of the heel faction when Cena pinned JD McDonagh.
Cena, Sheamus and Mysterio returned to the ramp to say goodbye to the New York City crowd. Some fans, who have watched the 17-time WWE Champion’s entire career, wondered, “Where did the last 23 years go?”
Meanwhile, two more matches advanced WWE wrestlers in the Last Time is Now Tournament.
John Cena enters the ring during SmackDown at 3Arena Dublin on August 22, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Joe Maher/WWE via Getty Images)
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Solo Sikoa defeated the returning Dolph Ziggler and Gunther made Je’Von Evans submit.
Cena has two more scheduled dates left on his agenda. He will be at WarGames and the Saturday Night Main Event on December 13.
