John Cena vs. Edge (2006)
Only in 2015 did WWE start touting John Cena as “Big Match John,” but he had been having excellent matches with seasoned veterans of the business for years by that point. To me, 2006 was the year he had some of his best bouts, specifically with Edge.
Their ruthless rivalry over the WWE Championship lasted almost the entirety of the year, and one of their most memorable matchups came at SummerSlam in Boston. Cena seemingly had the home field advantage, but that didn't phase Edge at all, who was ready for the challenge of retaining his title against the odds-on favorite to win.
As the match progressed, the near falls became more and more suspenseful, though it was a brass knuckle shot to the skull of Cena that did him in on that evening. Their remarkable main event saved what was a rather lackluster SummerSlam.
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