During the December 13, 2025, edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and NXT Champion Oba Femi fought to a no-contest finish in a non-title match after interference from Drew McIntyre. The event also featured John Cena’s final professional wrestling match.
Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi Clash in Washington, D.C.
The headline non-title match between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and NXT Champion Oba Femi ended in a no-contest at the Capital One Arena. The bout, which lasted 9:10, saw both competitors trade high-impact maneuvers, including a series of spinebusters from Femi and a suicide dive from Rhodes. The conclusion of the match turned chaotic when Drew McIntyre entered the ring to attack Rhodes.
Following the interference, Femi confronted McIntyre, leading to a sequence where Rhodes hit McIntyre with a cutter before Femi delivered a chokeslam to the intruder. According to the reporting from ProWrestling.net, the segment concluded with a show of mutual respect between the two champions, as Rhodes tossed the NXT title belt to Femi and the pair shook hands to fan approval. Venue data provided by WrestleTix indicated the arena was set up for 19,274 attendees, with 19,176 tickets distributed shortly before the broadcast began.
Joe Hendry and Dominik Mysterio on Raw
In separate action leading up to recent programming, Joe Hendry faced Dominik Mysterio during the July 13 edition of Raw. The match served as a narrative bridge for ongoing feuds involving Liv Morgan, Iyo Sky, and Danhausen. As Bleacherreport noted, the contest saw external interference when Danhausen arrived in his mobile vehicle with Sky, who subsequently neutralized Morgan at ringside.
John Cena’s Retirement and Industry Tributes
The broadcast also showcased well-wishes from notable figures such as Peyton Manning, Jimmy Fallon, and Snoop Dogg, underscoring the scale of his departure from the squared circle.