The theme of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event was John Cena's last match and the future of the company. Cena ultimately tapped out to Gunther, going against his career mantra of never giving up.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s real — John Cena has officially retired from WWE, ending a career that defined a generation.

Cena capped off a year-long retirement tour with a final appearance for the company at 'Saturday Night's Main Event' in front of over 19,000 people at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.