WWE vs. NXT Exhibition Matches Set for 12/13 WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Show

Monday’s WWE RAW show in Boston, Massachusetts featured John Cena making a special announcement for his upcoming retirement match at WWE’s next Saturday Night’s Main Event show on December 13th in Washington D.C.

This was announced to be several exhibition matches between WWE and NXT talent will be taking place on the show. Cena stated that this was his way of saying thank you to the fans and giving NXT wrestlers an opportunity to shine similar to the one he had for his own WWE debut.

John Cena has a special announcement!

At Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13, one story ends but new stories will begin… 👀 pic.twitter.com/gG4iZ6oKLL

— WWE (@WWE) November 11, 2025

Current card for December 13th WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event show:

• John Cena retirement match – John Cena vs. winner of The Last Time Is Now Tournament
• Exhibition matches between WWE and NXT wrestlers