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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A showcase of two legends delivering a technically brilliant and emotionally satisfying WrestleMania main event at Ford Field.

7

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

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

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

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

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

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

A gripping rematch from their MITB classic that told a layered story with a controversial ending fueling fan debate for years.