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What is the best John Cena WWE match of all time?

by YPB Team

John Cena has headlined more WrestleMania main events than almost anyone in history. From career-defining title bouts to shocking upsets, his match catalog spans two decades of WWE excellence. Vote for the bout that defines his legacy.

  1. vs. CM Punk, MITB 2011 — ranked #11
    vs. CM Punk, MITB 2011
    An all-time classic from Chicago where CM Punk threatened to leave with the WWE title, delivering a match that many consider the finest of Cena's career.
  2. vs. Daniel Bryan, SummerSlam 2013 — ranked #22
    vs. Daniel Bryan, SummerSlam 2013
    The passing-of-the-torch moment fans had been demanding, as Daniel Bryan defeated Cena with a performance that cemented his main event status.
  3. vs. AJ Styles, SummerSlam 2016 — ranked #33
    vs. AJ Styles, SummerSlam 2016
    Over 23 minutes of back-and-forth excellence as The Phenomenal One defeated The Champ in an instant classic that split fan allegiances.
  4. vs. Edge, Unforgiven 2006 — ranked #44
    vs. Edge, Unforgiven 2006
    A brutal TLC match that showcased their legendary rivalry at its violent peak, producing one of the most memorable spots in Cena's career.
  5. vs. Umaga, Royal Rumble 2007 — ranked #55
    vs. Umaga, Royal Rumble 2007
    A Last Man Standing match where Cena was pushed to the absolute limit by the unstoppable Umaga, winning with a legendary choke-out moment.
  6. vs. Shawn Michaels, WrestleMania 23 — ranked #66
    vs. Shawn Michaels, WrestleMania 23
    A showcase of two legends delivering a technically brilliant and emotionally satisfying WrestleMania main event at Ford Field.
  7. vs. The Rock, WrestleMania 28 — ranked #77
    vs. The Rock, WrestleMania 28
    The Once in a Lifetime match pitting two of WWE's biggest stars against each other after a year of legendary trash talk and build-up.
  8. vs. The Rock, WrestleMania 29 — ranked #88
    vs. The Rock, WrestleMania 29
    Cena's redemption match where he finally defeated The Rock in a rematch that provided satisfying closure to their WrestleMania rivalry.
  9. vs. Randy Orton, Breaking Point 2009 — ranked #99
    vs. Randy Orton, Breaking Point 2009
    A deeply personal I Quit match that told a gripping story of resilience, with Cena refusing to submit until the very last dramatic second.
  10. vs. Brock Lesnar, Extreme Rules 2012 — ranked #1010
    vs. Brock Lesnar, Extreme Rules 2012
    A ferocious extreme rules brawl where Lesnar legitimately bloodied Cena in a brutal contest that felt more like a fight than a match.
  11. vs. Cesaro, WWE Main Event 2014 — ranked #1111
    vs. Cesaro, WWE Main Event 2014
    An overlooked gem widely praised as a technical masterclass that showcased Cena's underrated in-ring ability against the Swiss Superman.
  12. vs. Kevin Owens, Elimination Chamber 2015 — ranked #1212
    vs. Kevin Owens, Elimination Chamber 2015
    Owens' shocking pinfall victory in his main roster debut sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe and announced a major new star.
  13. vs. CM Punk, Night of Champions 2012 — ranked #1313
    vs. CM Punk, Night of Champions 2012
    A gripping rematch from their MITB classic that told a layered story with a controversial ending fueling fan debate for years.
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Comments

Extreme Rules 2012 put Brock Lesnar inside Cena's own career list, which is a strange place for a rival to end up: https://youpick.best/articles/john-cena-vs-brock-lesnar-ranked

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