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December 5, 2025 By  Featured, WWE, WWE Universe

Every WWE Wrestler Who Beat John Cena For A World Championship, Ranked

5. Cody Rhodes

John Cena became The Never Seen 17 when he dethroned Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Night Two. Cena was a heel for the majority of his final world championship run. However, Cena turned face once again when he defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against the American Nightmare in a Street Fight in the main event of night two of SummerSlam 2025.

Cena and Rhodes hit a home run in a much-improved rematch. The Never Seen 17’s four-month reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion was over with Rhodes regaining the title. Afterward, Cena shifted his attention toward a returning Brock Lesnar at the end of the show.

About Tevon King

Tevon is a big fan of professional wrestling since the days of the Attitude Era. His favorite wrestlers of all time are Edge, Chris Jericho, and Shawn Michaels. Currently he is a fan of Seth Rollins, Bayley, and Liv Morgan.

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