John Cena is set to compete in his last match in professional wrestling on December 13, at Saturday Night's Main Event in Washington, DC. WWE has been making a lot of hype around Cena's final match, and they have even announced The Last Time is Now Tournament in WWE to determine The Franchise Player's final opponent. Fans have been making a lot of predictions around all of this, many even talking about the involvement of AEW stars.During the announcement video, John Cena made it clear that anyone can be a part of this high-stakes tournament, including stars who do not even work in WWE. As a result, fans believe that even AEW stars might open the forbidden door to grab the opportunity to be Cena's final opponent. From a former WWE Champion to a legendary name, many stars are rumored to be a part of this tournament.Therefore, let's discuss 3 AEW stars who would be perfect for John Cena’s The Last Time is Now Tournament in WWE:#3. EdgeEdge is one of the biggest rivals of John Cena in his career. The two stars have been giving tributes to each other during their matches over the last few months. It was reported that The Rated-R Superstar's contract with All Elite Wrestling is likely to expire in October this year. It gave rise to rumors that the former WWE Champion might decide to head over to WWE to face The Cenation Leader one last time.While there are no reports about Edge's AEW contract yet, fans are still high on speculating that he can move to WWE to face Cena. The Franchise Player also hinted that the tournament will feature several names from his past. The Rated-R Superstar could very well be one of them, if all the rumors around him are true. Such an angle has the potential to spark a lot of buzz in the world of pro-wrestling.#2. Chris JerichoChris Jericho has been absent from AEW since April 2025. There are rumors that Y2J's AEW contract could be up, and he might make his return to WWE down the line. Many believed that WWE might be looking to keep Jericho's potential WWE return under wraps to surprise the WWE Universe. If he ends up being part of The Last Time is Now tournament in any capacity, it could be the perfect way to kick off his return with a bang.Besides, Y2J vs. The Franchise Player is a big match that has taken place only a few times in WWE. Despite having legendary careers, the two have never faced each other on an ultimate stage. Therefore, their singles showdown at Saturday Night's Main Event could be an epic way to cap off John Cena's historic WWE career.#1. Bryan Danielson could be involved in John Cena’s The Last Time is Now TournamentBryan Danielson has been one of the most iconic opponents of John Cena in WWE. Their match at SummerSlam 2013 is still considered to be an iconic showdown in The Cenation Leader's career. Therefore, if Danielson ends up being Cena's final opponent, it has the potential to shake the world. However, The American Dragon is active in AEW as of late.Therefore, to put him in The Last Time is Now Tournament, WWE and AEW might have to crack a deal, which could be a huge moment in the world of professional wrestling. A potential beginning of such a historic partnership with the final match of John Cena could be a legendary way to wind up his career. Additionally, Bryan Danielson has hinted that he may never step out of retirement again. However, a showdown with John Cena could be the one thing compelling enough to bring him back for one last match.