WWE Raw Preview - November 17, 2025: John Cena’s Final Raw—A Farewell Inside the Garden

Tonight marks the end of an era. WWE Raw rolls into Madison Square Garden — and the ‘Greatest of All-Time’ takes his final bow on the red brand. This is more than a Monday night. This is history.

Let’s break down everything set for tonight’s emotionally charged episode of WWE Raw on Netflix.

How to Watch WWE Raw Tonight

Streaming: Netflix (exclusive home of Raw)
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Location: Madison Square Garden — New York, NY

WWE Raw Card (11/17/25)

• John Cena’s final appearance ever on Monday Night Raw
• Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Maxxine Dupri
• “Last Time Is Now” Tournament: Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans
• “Last Time Is Now” Tournament: Solo Sikoa vs. Mystery Opponent
• Nikki Bella explains her attack on Stephanie Vaquer

A Farewell Inside the Garden

Seven days removed from capturing his first Men’s Intercontinental Championship, John Cena returns home to MSG for one last Monday night moment. Cena is scheduled to open the show live on Netflix, and based on his comments over the weekend, the Champ isn’t just here to talk.

He’s here for one last fight in the building where he built his legend.

Cena has only two appearances left—tonight at MSG and his retirement match on December 13 at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C. The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament continues tonight, inching closer to the opponent who will stand across from Cena in his final WWE match.

Who Will Earn the Right to Face Cena?

Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans

The Ring General returns after a layoff due to a nose injury, and he’s hungrier than ever. Gunther hasn’t forgotten that CM Punk ended his World Heavyweight Championship pursuits at SummerSlam — and he intends to right that wrong by punching his ticket to Cena’s farewell.

Standing in his way is Je’Von Evans, the 21-year-old highlight factory and one of NXT’s fastest-rising prodigies. Evans’ style is pure electricity — but Gunther’s is pure punishment.

Styles clash. Stakes skyrocket.

Solo Sikoa vs. Mystery Opponent

Solo still owns one of the most dominant victories over Cena’s career from Crown Jewel 2023. He’d love to spoil the retirement tour by ending the GOAT’s career again. But he doesn’t even know who he’s facing.

After Zack Ryder’s shocking return on SmackDown, WWE has made one thing clear: anyone can walk through that curtain.

Tonight’s mystery opponent could be a legend. A free agent. An NXT star. Or someone nobody sees coming.

Women’s Intercontinental Championship

Becky Lynch (c) vs. Maxxine Dupri

Maxxine Dupri has beaten Becky Lynch twice — count-out and disqualification — but tonight is the true test. No shortcuts. No loopholes. She must pin or submit “The Man” to win her first singles championship.

Becky hasn’t won a match since August. Her frustration is visible. Her confidence is rattled. But a wounded Becky Lynch is still one of the most dangerous competitors in WWE history.

Maxxine smells blood. Becky needs redemption. The crowd at MSG will be loud either way.

Nikki Bella Addresses Last Week’s Shocking Attack

Nikki Bella blindsided Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer last week using Vaquer’s own title belt as a weapon. Why? Was it personal? Was it strategic? Was it the beginning of something bigger?

Raw GM Adam Pearce promises Nikki will “explain everything” — and when Nikki Bella has a microphone in hand, fireworks usually follow.

WarGames Momentum in Full Swing

Tonight’s Raw will also feature appearances from:

• CM Punk (World Heavyweight Champion)
• Jey Uso
• Rhea Ripley
• IYO SKY

With Survivor Series: WarGames approaching fast, tensions between Raw’s faction battlegrounds are expected to heat up.

MSG is the perfect place for chaos.

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Tonight’s Raw feels like the beginning of WWE’s farewell tour for John Cena — and the company is treating it with MSG-level gravity. Expect emotional moments, surprise returns, and Cena stamping one last unforgettable chapter into the Garden.

Gunther vs. Evans could steal the show. Maxxine vs. Becky might shock people. And Solo’s mystery opponent? That’s the wildcard that could send the arena into chaos.

This is one of those episodes where anything can happen — and probably will. It’s the perfect storm of nostalgia, unpredictability, and WrestleMania-season energy arriving early.

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