John Cena: The Man Who Changed Wrestling

John Cena's wrestling career is nearing its conclusion. Though not the first pick for WWE, he became the face of the company for years. His career is filled with moments that changed wrestling forever.

Early Career and Breakthrough

• First Match: Cena's debut match was against Kurt Angle.
• Angle questioned Cena's confidence.
• Cena replied with "Ruthless Aggression" and slapped Angle.
• Angle won, but Cena held his own.

• Post-match, Angle refused a handshake. Cena reminded him, "I almost won."

• Heel Turn and Rise to Fame:
• Cena's rap gimmick turned him into a heel.
• Fans loved his new persona.
• His feud with Brock Lesnar skyrocketed his popularity.
• WWE eventually turned him into a babyface.

Championship Success

• WrestleMania 21: Cena won his first WWE Championship.

• Introduced a new title design used for years.

• Draft to Raw (2005):
• A pivotal moment in WWE history.
• Cena became the main focus of Raw.
• SmackDown responded by drafting Batista.

Final Matches and Legacy

• Retirement Tour (2024):
• Final WrestleMania match against Cody Rhodes.
• Won the Undisputed WWE Championship.

• Lost the title back to Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025.

• Renewed Rivalries:
• Fought Brock Lesnar and AJ Styles again.
• Won the Intercontinental Championship from Dominik Mysterio.

• Achieved Grand Slam Champion status before retiring.

• Final Match:
• At Saturday Night's Main Event, Cena faces Gunther.
• An emotional night for wrestling fans.