Steve Carrier on December 15, 2025
John Cena’s last WWE match was full of surprises, emotion, and chaos—but Donald Trump was nowhere to be seen, despite being invited to attend.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer’s Daily Update, both Vince McMahon and Donald Trump were not present at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., and Trump specifically declined the chance to attend—even though he was just minutes away.
“Neither Vince McMahon nor Donald Trump was at the show. They wanted Trump. He attended the Army vs. Navy football game not far away and could have made it to both, but his decision was not to come.”
Earlier speculation had swirled around both men possibly making an appearance for Cena’s final match, given their deep ties to WWE and its most iconic moments. But Fightful Select confirmed that neither was ever expected backstage, and nobody in WWE had been told to plan for their arrival.
“Vince McMahon and Donald Trump were not at the show, were not planned to be at the show, and as Fightful Select reported numerous times, nobody was told they would be there at the event.”
While some fans believed Trump—who famously took part in The Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23—might pop up to honor Cena’s two-decade run, the former President opted to attend the Army vs. Navy game instead, which was held just blocks away from the Capital One Arena.
His absence might’ve disappointed a few nostalgia-driven viewers, but it didn’t dampen the atmosphere. Cena tapped out to GUNTHER in an emotional farewell match, closing the book on one of the most storied careers in WWE history.
Whether Trump’s no-show was strategic, political, or personal, one thing’s clear — Cena didn’t need a surprise appearance to make his exit unforgettable.
Do you think Trump should’ve made time for John Cena’s farewell match? Or was WWE better off without the extra spotlight? Drop your take in the comments and join the conversation.
December 15, 2025 9:07 am
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