The 5 Greatest John Cena WWE Matches

You can love him, you can hate him, but you can't ignore him. That's the best way to describe John Cena in one line.

John Cena was the face of the company for more than 15 years. Over the years, many Superstars came to WWE and tried to take Cena's spot but none of them succeeded. As such, The Leader of Cenation remained at the top of the food chain.

Cena achieved superstardom due to his role with WWE. He feuded with some of the top names in pro wrestling like Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, to name a few.

Even though he is not the most beloved Superstar, he has contributed a lot to the business. He even earned the respect of his critics when he helped to introduce wrestlers like Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to WWE's core fanbase.

Cena has been a part of several top-notch matches throughout his career. In this article, you will find the five greatest matches of his career.

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#5. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan - WWE SummerSlam 2013

Bryan vs. Cena was one of the best matches in WWE history.

WWE consistently overlooked Daniel Bryan, but the fans wanted to see him on the top. The company took notice, and John Cena took it upon himself to put Bryan over.

Cena and Bryan battled each other at SummerSlam 2013 and created one of the most memorable WWE matches of all time. The duo went to war against each other for the top prize in the company, the WWE Championship.

The two all-time great fought for 26 minutes, trading several hard-hitting maneuvers with Triple H on hand as the special guest referee. Bryan won the match, and in the process, Cena made him look like a top-tier Superstar.

It was one of Cena's most technically proficient matches and, it proved that he knows how to make stars.

#4. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins - WWE Royal Rumble 2015

This was the most grueling wrestling match of 2015

Brock Lesnar defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against John Cena and Seth Rollins in a triple threat match at Royal Rumble 2015.

The match received high praise from fans and experts because of the sheer physicality showcased in it. The bout started like every Lesnar match does with Lesnar destroying Cena and Rollins, throwing them all over the ring. After a few minutes into the match, Cena staged a comeback and produced the majority of the in-ring work

John Cena traded some high-impact moves with Seth Rollins, who had J&J security as his aides, and also went toe to toe with The Beast. The match ended when The Beast Incarnate picked up the win after he delivered an F5 to pin Rollins.

All three of them were at the top of their game that night and created one of the most remarkable matches in WWE history.

#3. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar - WWE Extreme Rules 2012

Cena and Lesnar tore down the house at WWE Extreme Rules!

John Cena called out The Rock on Raw after losing to him at WrestleMania 28. To his surprise, Lesnar came out instead and received a roaring reception from the fans in attendance.

Lesnar returned to WWE after retiring from MMA. The Beast Incarnate wanted to make it clear that he will be the top dog in WWE, as well. He came to the ring and delivered a massive F5 to John Cena, setting up a match at Extreme Rules.

Lesnar dominated the match, particularly in the initial stages. He even made John Cena bleed after he delivered a vicious barrage of elbows at the start of the matchup.

However, Cena staged a fantastic comeback and hit Lesnar with his signature Thuganomics metal chain, bloodying Lesnar. The Leader of Cenation eventually pinned him after he landed an Attitude Adjustment on the steel steps.

This was one of the best matches of 2012. It received widespread praise from fans and experts alike.

#2. John Cena vs. CM Punk - WWE Money In The Bank 2011

John Cena and CM Punk created an all-time classic

John Cena's classic match against CM Punk is considered one of the most impactful WWE matches in recent years

The storyline behind this match was fantastic, as well. WWE used CM Punk's real-life contract negotiations as a storyline in this feud. Punk's contract was set to expire the day after Money in the Bank 2011.

The Voice of the Voiceless was scheduled to face John Cena for the WWE Championship at the event. In the weeks leading up to the match, Punk made it clear that he planned to walk away from the company with the title.

Because the stakes were high, Vince McMahon wanted to make sure that Punk lost. So, John Laurinaitis tried to interfere in the match, but, John Cena refused to take part in this treachery and attacked Laurinaitis. Punk took advantage of this distraction, hit Cena with the GTS, and pinned him to win the WWE Championship.

It was a classic match because of the in-ring work but outstanding storytelling. Punk left the arena with the championship and blew a kiss to a red-faced McMahon.

#1. John Cena vs. AJ Styles - WWE Royal Rumble 2017

The match against AJ Styles was the best match of Cena's career!

John Cena delivered the best match of his career against AJ Styles at Royal Rumble 2017. It was not the first encounter between these two legends, but this was undoubtedly the superior match of John Cena's rivalry with Styles.

The Phenomenal One defended his WWE Championship against John Cena in an all-time classic match.

The duo displayed extraordinary strength and technical prowess throughout the match filled with near falls, which kept the fans on the edge of their seats. It's safe to say that both Styles and Cena gave their all that night.

In the end, Cena picked up the win, delivering two Attitude Adjustments to Styles. With the victory, Cena tied Ric Flair's record for most world title wins in WWE history.

This match is a must-watch encounter for those WWE fans who have doubted Cena's wrestling ability during his prolific career.