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Gunther Shows No Remorse With First Remarks Since Retiring John Cena At SNME

Gunther embraced his villain role after controversially making John Cena tap out, facing heavy fan backlash and backstage confrontations, with Triple H defending the booking decision.

  • On Saturday, Gunther defeated John Cena in what was advertised as Cena's last match, forcing a tap out for the World Heavyweight Championship inside a steel cage.
  • Following the finish, boos were directed at both Gunther and WWE personnel, and Triple H defended the booking despite heavy in-person and online criticism.
  • On Monday, Gunther posted an Instagram video ahead of WWE Raw showing fan reactions and wrote `I did what I said I would do`, marking his first public remarks since the match.
  • Adam Pearce, Raw General Manager, kicked Gunther out of the venue for disrespecting John Cena and his legacy, and AJ Styles confronted him at his car as Gunther did Cena's `You Can't See Me` taunt.
  • On Sunday, Pearce announced Gunther would appear on this week's Raw to address his victory and future after he retired Goldberg earlier this year, while AJ Styles hinted at retirement.
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Gunther officially retired John Cena after making him submit last weekend. Bully Ray defended the result despite the backlash from some fans.

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WWE broke the news in United States on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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