John Cena Elimination Chamber Appearances

John Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, and philanthropist. He first rose to fame as a professional wrestler in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) before achieving success as an actor in Hollywood. The former bodybuilder has been with WWE since 2001 and is known for his signature catchphrases, "You can't see me" and "Never Give Up," which have gained worldwide recognition. His WWE persona has also been featured in every WWE video game since 2003.

Cena, a one-time Money in the Bank winner and a two-time Royal Rumble winner is a record 16-time world champion, tying with WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Outside of wrestling, he has made a name for himself in Hollywood by starring in films such as The Suicide Squad, Bumblebee, F9, Fast X, and Barbie, as well as the TV series Peacemaker.

John Cena Elimination Chamber Matches

John Cena has competed in seven Elimination Chamber matches as of February 2025. Out of these five matches, he won three and recorded five eliminations. He went into his first-ever Elimination Chamber match as WWE Champion at New Year’s Revolution in 2006 and walked out as the winner. He returned to the match at No Way Out in 2009 and later participated in the 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2018 editions.

New Year’s Revolution 2006: John Cena retained his WWE Title

No Way Out 2009: John Cena lost his WWE Title to Edge

Elimination Chamber 2010: John Cena wins

Elimination Chamber 2011: John Cena became the number-one contender

Elimination Chamber 2014: John Cena lost to Randy Orton

Elimination Chamber 2017 – John Cena lost his WWE Title to Bray Wyatt

Elimination Chamber 2018: Eliminated by Braun Strowman

John Cena Elimination Chamber Wins

By February 2025, John Cena has stepped into the Elimination Chamber on seven occasions, emerging victorious in three. He has been responsible for eliminating five opponents across these appearances.

New Year’s Revolution: Elimination Chamber Match (2006)

John Cena entered his first Elimination Chamber match as WWE Champion and retained the title by eliminating Carlito. After the match, Edge cashed in the Money in the Bank contract and defeated Cena to become the new WWE Champion.

Elimination Chamber (2010)

John Cena competed in his second Chamber match for the WWE Championship at the first-ever Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in 2010. Defending champion Sheamus started the match and was the fourth participant eliminated when Cena pinned him. In the final moments of the match, Cena locked in the STF on Triple H, forcing him to tap out and securing the WWE Championship.

Elimination Chamber (2011)

The following year, John Cena once again stepped into the Elimination Chamber Match against five other superstars, including CM Punk, John Morrison, Sheamus, Randy Orton, and R-Truth. He won the match by eliminating Punk and earned the opportunity to challenge The Miz for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXVII.