Last month, we learned that 17-time World Champion John Cena’s final match will headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on Saturday, December 13, at Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
The presale for the show began this morning, with multiple outlets reporting that the demand far outweighs the number of seats in the building.
As many as 45,000 - 60,000 people were in the Ticketmaster virtual queue at various points, which is roughly three to four times the Capital One Arena's maximum capacity. Tickets on the secondary market have already soared, with the cheapest around the $200 mark.
WWE hasn't even announced who Cena's final opponent is going to be, though Dave Meltzer previously claimed that it will be former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.
Following a year-long farewell tour, with stops at WrestleMania 41 and SummerSlam along the way, Cena will bring his decorated career – highlighted by 17 World Championships, five U.S. Championship title reigns and two Royal Rumble victories – to an emphatic close live from the nation’s capital.
"John’s contributions to WWE are immeasurable. There are no words that can truly relay how much he means to this business," WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque previously said. "Together with our partners at Events DC and Capital One Arena, we look forward to honoring his legacy and delivering an unforgettable send-off for both John and the WWE Universe."
"Washington, D.C. is the Sports Capital and the perfect place to honor John Cena’s remarkable legacy," added Angie M. Gates, President and CEO of Events DC. "We are excited to welcome WWE fans from our city and around the globe to witness an unforgettable final showdown in our nation’s capital. We deeply value our partnership with WWE and look forward to providing fans with an experience they will cherish forever."
"It is our great privilege to host John Cena’s historic final match at Capital One Arena, a staple venue that has consistently witnessed dozens of marquee WWE events over the years," said Jordan Silberman, President, Venues at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. "There's no stage more fitting to celebrate the legacy of a true entertainment icon than our building, with a backdrop anchored in the heart of Downtown D.C."
Cena only has four appearances left. Two episodes of RAW, Survivor Series: WarGames, and this farewell bout at Saturday Night's Main Event.