There’s no doubt John Cena will go down as one of WWE’s greatest legends. The Champ has competed in some of the best matches in company history throughout his career. While he was never known for his flawless in-ring work, Cena could put on great matches against any opponent.
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Unforgettable all-timers against the likes of CM Punk, AJ Styles, Edge, and others are often praised by fans and critics. However, over the years, Cena has been involved in some bangers that should be talked about more often. Here are five John Cena matches that deserve more attention from WWE fans. Enjoy!
John Cena vs. Kurt Angle (No Mercy 2003)
- Date: October 19, 2003
- Stipulation: Singles Match
- Length: 18:28
- Winner: Kurt Angle
- Cagematch Rating: 7.87
- Dave Meltzer’s Rating: 4.25 Stars
When someone talks about John Cena and Kurt Angle, most people think about John Cena’s iconic WWE SmackDown debut in June 2002. No matter how many times the two met on pay-per-view – and it happened a few times between 2002 and 2006 – there’s no way they would ever top that first interaction. If you’re looking for a fantastic in-ring matchup between Cena and Angle, you should give No Mercy 2003 a watch.
Not only was the match amazing, but the ending might also catch some casual fans by surprise. They would have another great PPV match over a year later, at No Way Out 2005, where Cena saw off The Olympic Gold Medalist to become the number one contender for the WWE Championship.
