WWE Drops Unseen Gunther Footage After SmackDown Victory Over LA Knight

WWE isn’t wasting any time turning up the heat on John Cena’s farewell match—and now GUNTHER has added a personal message that makes things very clear.

On the December 5, 2025 episode of SmackDown, GUNTHER defeated LA Knight in the finals of the “Last Time Is Now” tournament. The victory earned him the honor of facing Cena in his final WWE match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C. But two days later, WWE released unseen post-match footage that made things feel even more personal.

In the clip, GUNTHER is shown walking up the ramp after his hard-fought win. He pauses, looks directly into the camera, and delivers a warning aimed straight at Cena.

“Hey, John. Did you see that? I told you, pay attention. Made it at my foot. You finally. You will give up. You’ll tap. You will give up for good.”

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The message wasn’t subtle—it was direct, menacing, and full of purpose. With the Intercontinental Title no longer in play after Cena dropped it to Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series: WarGames, the focus has shifted entirely to legacy, pride, and submission. GUNTHER doesn’t just want to beat Cena—he wants to make him tap out in his final match.

The December 5 main event match between GUNTHER and LA Knight had fans on edge. Knight delivered a burning hammer and even hit an Attitude Adjustment—Cena’s own finisher—for a near fall. GUNTHER, however, absorbed the offense and eventually wore Knight down with a brutal string of elbow strikes, a sleeper hold, and finally a crossface that forced LA Knight to tap out.

Before reaching the finals, LA Knight had taken out Jey Uso, while GUNTHER defeated Solo Sikoa in the semifinal round. The entire tournament was built to decide Cena’s last opponent—and now, the Ring General has made it crystal clear what kind of end he has planned.

With just days left before Cena’s final bout, GUNTHER’s post-match threat sets the stage for a potentially devastating sendoff.

What do you think about GUNTHER’s warning to John Cena? Will Cena survive his last match, or will he be forced to tap out in front of the world? Sound off in the comments below.