The WWE Universe is waiting with bated breath to find out who will face John Cena in his final match. The wait is almost over as the final of the Last Time is Now Tournament will take place this Friday.This will also mark the return of two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther, to SmackDown for the first time in many months. The Ring General has been brimming with confidence since returning to RAW last month. He defeated Je'Von Evans, Carmelo Hayes, and Solo Sikoa to secure his berth in the final of the Last Time is Now Tournament.Gunther will now lock horns with LA Knight on the December 5, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown. RAW commentator, Wade Barrett, made their match official with the following message:"It is now Gunther who goes on to the final of this tournament that will take place this Friday on SmackDown. It's going to be Gunther vs. The Megastar LA Knight. The winner to face John Cena in his final match [on] December 13th at Saturday Night's Main Event."The Austrian star last wrestled on SmackDown eight months ago, defeating Axiom in a singles match.Backstage tension surrounding John Cena's final WWE opponentGunther has long been rumored to win the Last Time is Now Tournament and retire John Cena.According to WrestleVotes, some "big names" with the company are not happy with the idea."I know other people who don't love it. People within WWE don't love it. I know people on the inside don't love it, but understand it. Gunther has the potential to be huge - heel, or babyface if you want - for five, 10, 15 years with this company. So if he could be the one to retire John Cena, you'd probably take that." [H/T: WhatCulture]It will be interesting to see if the creative team will be forced to pivot away from the reported plans and have LA Knight face John Cena at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13.Unlike The Ring General, The Megastar has shared the ring with The Never Seen 17 before. The two babyfaces joined forces to beat Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa at Fastlane in 2023.Will they cross paths again? Fans must tune in this Friday to find out.If you use quotes from the first half of the article, please give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.