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Triple H has spoken out on his decision to have John Cena tap out in his retirement match.
On Saturday night, Cena faced off with Gunther in his final WWE match and ended up tapping out for the first time in nearly 20 years.
It’s over.
Gunther taps out John Cena. pic.twitter.com/0O2lTpl3p1
— WWE (@WWE) December 14, 2025
After the match, Triple H was loudly booed by fans who were unhappy with Cena’s ending.
TRIPLE H GETS LOUDLY BOOED 😭😭😭
DESERVED.#SNME pic.twitter.com/Jli4FFErlp
— TribaI Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) December 14, 2025
During his post-match media appearance, Triple H explained his decision to have Cena tap to Gunther in his retirement match.
“John has said the right thing his entire career that it is about leaving this place better than you found it. I think that there’s no way for people to understand that in the moment, but you do what is right for the business, you do what is right for this industry, John has done that his entire career, and I’m going to do that my entire career. What I will do what I believe is right for this business. It just is what it is — It’s part of what we do. That is the role we have chosen.”
Triple H explains the finish to John Cena vs. Gunther while being booed by the audience:
“I will do what I believe is right for this business, which it is what is. I understand that’s tough for people to understand.”
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) December 14, 2025