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December 3, 2025 By  Featured, WWE, WWE Universe

John Cena’s Top 5 Matches That Cemented His WWE Legacy

Unquestionably, John Cena is one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time. He’s already dubbed as the GOAT. Nevertheless, fans will witness Cena wrestle for the final time on the December 13, 2025, edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. Two-time World Heavyweight Champion Gunther or two-time United States Champion LA Knight will be waiting in the wings for Cena. Furthermore, Cena’s catalog of matches has been nothing short of extraordinary.

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An honorable mention goes out to Cena becoming the “Never Seen 17” when he defeated Cody Rhodes for his record-breaking 17th WWE world championship reign at WrestleMania 41. For sure, it wasn’t a great match, but Cena cemented his legacy as a GOAT with his 17th world title win.

Everyone knows that Cena isn’t one of the all-time greats when it comes down to technical wrestling, but he has captivated audiences for many years. The Never Seen 17 has featured in some iconic wrestling matches, which have cemented his legacy as a legend in the professional wrestling business.

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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