John Cena

[10.0] "John Cena isn't just a top-tier performer; he's a cultural and professional force in pro wrestling. His career is defined not just by championships or high-profile feuds, but by unparalleled consistency, work ethic, and ability to connect with audiences in every situation. Cena carried WWE through some of its most turbulent periods, turning even scepticism and boos into energy, proving that charisma and presence aren't optional; they're essential. In the ring, he made every opponent matter. His matches with Edge, Orton, Punk, Brock, Bray; they all had stakes because Cena made them feel real. His promos ranged from hilarious to heartfelt, always commanding attention and creating investment. Outside the ring, his impact is monumental: making more Make-A-Wish dreams come true than any celebrity, embodying professionalism, and setting the benchmark for longevity and dedication. Cena's career is the blueprint for excellence in wrestling. He didn't just dominate an era; he defined what it means to be "the guy" both on-screen and off. His legacy blends talent, heart, and humanity in a way few, if any, can match."

[6.0] "A resolute company man and safe pair of hands, John Cena was probably the right man during a period when WWE had been beset by scandal and lost many of its top main eventers in the space of a couple of years. Although never a ring general Cena's work between the ropes was always more than competent, his matches were formulaic but said formula worked well and it usually took a particularly poor opponent to get a bad match out of him. Vince McMahon's myopic obsession with contriving Cena as the new company figurehead and crossover star resulted in predictable television and gobbled any heel in its path, and the character became a puerile, smarmy and overbearing self parody as creative and engaging booking became secondary to selling t-shirts and baseball caps to children and producing tacky straight-to-DVD films. Overall a good worker, but arguably one of the worst booked and least likeable babyface champions ever who became all too synonymous with WWE's creative nadir in the mid-to-late 2000s."

[8.0] "I feel weird giving John an 8, he's shown he can work with the best of them in the ring, and he's fantastic on the Mic, he drew a lot of money which is the whole point, and despite how awesome he was for the last portion of his career, the whole time he was on top really turned me off wrestling for years. Not his fault, but I identify it with him because he always won and it got so boring after a while. Despite that he had a great career and im happy he went out the way he wanted."

"Some of these reviews are brutal. Regardless John Cena to be is one of the greatest of all time & is an all around performer that can do any & everything"

[7.0] "A 7 feels about right for my opinion on Cena. He had some feuds I truly hated but some of his best work is absolutely fantastic. And I do think a lot of his worst work comes down to the writing and Vince, rather than Cena himself."

[6.0] "The undeniable face of his generation, but was also the poster child of the PG era in WWE, the epitome of a family friendly baby face. His crowd work and promos were by far his biggest strengths. He could have a great match pulled out of him by a superior partner, but otherwise he had his copy and paste offense that he could do over and over."

[4.0] "Even as a kid, Cena wasn't my guy. He was a functionally fine and very hard worker, his run with the US title in the 2010's showed the level of work he could have been giving the entire time, but he stuck to a boring and safe WWE style for years which made the product hard to watch. Add in his defending of Vince McMahon and having the weakest retirement run since Kurt Angle, and it's hard to give him much. He gets a 4 from me, with most of that coming from his Make A Wish work outside of the ring. At the end of the day, Cena was the master of the WWE style - which I don't enjoy watching. He worked great matches, but mainly when workers carried him."

[4.0] "I don't hate Cena, I don't love Cena but he is undeniably a very important figure in the last two decades of pro-wrestling, I just don't find him very compelling or worthwhile as a wrestler. Cena was limited, clunky and utterly uninspiring in the ring, he could have brilliant matches such as his ones with AJ Styles, which was great, but 99% of the time its on the average to poor spectrum, his strikes were mediocre, grappling poor and power moves average. I would've liked a proper Cena heel run around about 2013-2016 but we never got it, I would've loved to see Cena booked outside of WWE, see him explore different styles of promotions and maybe even different countries but again, it never happened. Cena was a WWE loyalist at a time that WWE was awful and he never really got the chance to grow beyond being the bland, mediocre talent he was, which is a shame. I also think Cena lacked any real artistic passion for wrestling, you hear him talk and he's an obedient lap-dog for Vince then Triple H, no original ideas, no experimentation, no interesting character work for 90% of his career, a performer not an artist. Obviously, Cena was very successful, made lots of money and had many fans but for me he never did it, I never cheered him, was never compelled by him and never entertained to the point I'd want to part with my money. But again, he did very well for himself."

[10.0] "From he perspective of someone who didn't start watching wrestling until 2016, I feel like John Cena is the hero I never had. I know for a FACT that he would've been everything for me, were I to have grown up a decade earlier, his charima, strength, attidtue, motto. Everything about his was amazing. There was Super Cena, John Layfield, and the heel run yeah. But i don't think that overshadows 20 years of being 'the guy'. Punk, Edge, Randy, Umaga, Show, Micheals, Kurt, Reigns, hell even Del Rio sometiimes. This man is a legendary 17 time champion and was the ace of the biggest wrestling promotion."

[7.0] "The most influential wrestler of all time.I was a Cena hater, always wanted him to lose but his works in the retirement run made me a fan.I will miss him and there will never be another John Cena."

[8.0] "You didn't allways have to like him but damn you have to admit his insane influence he had on some people. I never hated him, never over loved him, allways thought he was pretty good if up against the right opponent. Ill never forget his legendary 2016 - 2018 run. He's had his ups and downs just like any normal human, I could probably sit here and fill up the character limit but I'm not gonna because when all's said and done WWE wise he's up their with legends like Rock, Austin, Hogan and Bruno. He's had some classicism throughout the years and personaly I'll miss him quite abit"

[10.0] "Super Cena's journey from 2011 to 2025 was the evolution of a living legend. He transformed into a walking, breathing archive of wrestling's golden age, a dedicated custodian of its memory. He carried the immense legacy of the past--from the rock 'n' wrestling era to the Attitude Era's glory--not as a burden, but as a mantle. With his unique magic, he updated that heritage for a new world, much like a virtuoso musician reimagining classic melodies with modern, thrilling arrangements. For fans, this period was fourteen years of receiving meticulously crafted yet always stunning surprises. Each of his matches was more than just a contest; it was a special emotional event, built with immense care and a deep understanding of his fans' hearts. Every time he stepped into the ring, he promised a new memory. Within this treasury of bouts, several diamonds will forever shine: The epic clashes with AJ Styles were less of a simple rivalry and more of an artistic dialogue between two styles, two philosophies, and two different peaks of performance. Every encounter was history in the making. The grueling wars of body and spirit with Kevin Owens told a story beyond championships and losses; it was a saga of respect, hustle, and sacrifice that resonated with every move. And of course, the fiery, defining rivalry with CM Punk, which transcended a typical feud to become a clash of ideologies--the emblem of the mainstream versus the voice of the counterculture. Their match at Money in the Bank 2011 wasn't just a match; it was an irreplicable moment in wrestling history. The Super Cena of these years proved that greatness is not a static peak, but a long journey--the journey of one who could evolve with the times, connect with new generations, all while preserving the authenticity and heart of the stories that made him iconic. His legacy from 2011 to 2025 is a rich, detailed tapestry, where the grandeur of the past is interwoven with the vibrant colors of the present."

[9.0] "Easily one of the greatest of all time in terms of connection to the audience and overall influence. During his prime years he undoubtedly won more often than he probably should have, but even then it's hard to argue against it when he was such a perfect "company guy" in every way. Love him or hate him, John Cena's impact goes further than almost anyone else in wrestling from the last 25 years."

[9.0] "It's a shame how long it took for Cena to get his flowers. He has undeniable charisma on the mic and while he's not the greatest of all time, he absolutely can wrestle. I can understand why so many people disliked his work. Him becoming "Super Cena" during the early 2010's didn't do him any favours and besides the classic matches with people like Punk and Bryan, his weekly matches were pretty forgettable. Despite this, he has shown time and time again that he can go toe to toe with some of the all time greats without getting overshadowed. Overall, the high points of his career overshadow the low points for me. Thank you for everything, Cena."

[10.0] "He defined a generation of wrestling fans. He is one of the great of all time. Many of our childhoods were defined by him and his hustle, loyalty and respect. Never give up. Thank you, Cena."

[10.0] "Man, there's just not much you need to say when it comes to John Cena, is there? He's undoubtedly one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, defined multiple generations, and if you deny that you're just being disingenuous. He's quite literally undeniable. In terms of WWE wrestlers, he's the #3 GOAT in my opinion (my list goes Stone Cold, Rock, Cena, HBK, Bret Hart). Anyways, there's been a very substantial void that John Cena left even years ago when he transitioned away from being a top star. Now that he's retired, that hasn't changed. Roman didn't compare, Cody hasn't compared, and I'm not sure if anyone ever will compare to John Cena again. Either way, I'm happy that I got to experience John Cena in his prime. Sitting here at age 26 after just spending 6 years in the infantry and witnessing his retirement, it's bittersweet. It might sound cringey, but this guy was my childhood hero and it sucks to see him gone, but I wish him the best!"

[9.0] "Cena is the Hogan of a generation, but unlike his peers he hasn't been blatantly racist or massively involved in being a rich asshole in the public eye. He is one of the first professional wrestlers to take their role as a figure in the eyes of the child audience while being an established main event star through sincerity and vulnerability is a pioneering approach for artists across countless mediums. My time is now will ring our collective nostalgia longer than I am a true American. With all of this being said, I must dock him one point for how truly boring a good 60% of his time with the company was. He was truly here a virtuous figure, but that meant when the rest of the company caught up to him in PG presentation he was boring and stale. Tragically while a lot of wrestlers find themselves in this position from time to time, he was there from around 2011-2015. A quarter of your career being pretty lame watching content would hit most scores harder, but for everything else he must earn his flowers as one of the best to ever do it."

[9.0] "I decided to wait until his final match was over to do a proper review of Cena, but now that the time has come, nothing much has to be said. He is genuinely one of the greatest to ever do it, and while I find it annoying of how WWE like to push these agendas on their wrestlers. "GOAT", "One of the best to ever do it". I think with them calling Cena, the greatest of all-time, it works for them. It's not even far fetched to say it entirely, but it does feel right within the bubble of WWE. His improvement year by year within the company, was able to be documented in a way that of course, allowed the audience to realize they could do nothing but love him. The only knock I have on Cena, is the unfortunate burden of him being the face of the company during a time where wrestling was definitely suffering from widen disinterest, and dwindling ratings. He has a lot to do with that, and it would be disingenuous to not acknowledge that. Even with that, he still clocked in his best performances, and never complained about it. He just did. He lived up the mantra, of truly never giving up. Unlike some of his peers and contemporaries, and that commands respect within its own. Grateful to have watched this man for majority of my life, and light up my TV screen. Also a great guy outside of the ring, which is always an amazing thing in this business. A student of the game, who taught us everything you'd want out of passion. Thank you, Cena."

[10.0] "24 years of hustle loyalty and respect. 2320 matches of his worst, best and most memorable. Elevating talent and/or buries them. On the episode 150 Allstate Arena edition of SmackDown was a debut for the ages. John Cena as John Cena for the first time ever hustled himself into fighting olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle in a back and forth aggressive loyalty match in losing fashion, only to earn the respect backstage afterwards. His first ever match was back in Ulitmate Pro Wrestling Overload 5th of November 1999 against two men called Funky Billy Kim & Troubled Youth as faction name (Jobbers R Us.) Can't exaggerate. Then over the years, his journey in the main event met numerous names, from Kazarian to Christian to Jericho to Basham to Taker to Show to A-Train to Booker T to JBL to HHH to RVD to Orton to Edge to Shawn Michaels to Miz to Batista to Sheamus to Truth to Rock to Wyatt to Neville to Rollins to Styles to Reigns to Balór to Theory to Zayn to Dirty Dom. Grand Slam champion multi time over, 16 world titles. He headlined more than 3 Wrestlemanias. And finally, his last Wrestlemania came around. Cena pinned Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship in his final Mania at Las Vegas, Nevada. Becoming 17X world champion likely never matched in modern times. And tonight is the last time. 1st time only time In ring match John Cena vs The Ring General FKA WALTER, best known as Gunther. He is the hardest worker in WWE history. And the sports entertainment or pro wrestling industry will never be the same without him. Never forget the love and hate and passion. So on behalf of Cagematch accounts. Thank You John Cena."

[10.0] "It is with a heavy heart and tears streaming down my face that I write this message. Thank you for everything! You were a part of so many of our childhoods. I am 32 years old today, and you were a constant presence throughout my childhood and adolescence."

[10.0] "The greatest star of modern wrestling. John Cena truly exemplifies his own morals and gives it his all whenever he wrestles. When he hangs his boots up tonight, a tear will be shed."

[10.0] "John Cena is an absolute legend in the professional wrestling world. The GOAT of professional wrestling! Never give up!"

[9.0] "LeBron James of WWE. A lot of the criticisms you'd throw at HHH, Orton, Roman, Hogan etc. would be just as applicable to John Cena (reigns of doom, unimaginative matches, products of politicking), but you'd be inclined to suspend them for Cena, because it's Cena. For one, he's better with a microphone than all of those dudes combined (I suspect the post-retirement romanticising of his strengths will eventually solidify him as promo GOAT), and, notably, when he started putting guys over (after being a dickhead and burying Nexus for zero reason), he didn't simply lose, but made sure to put on some excellent matches (Punk, Owens, Styles). Also, being able to lose is important for a top guy, but consider Cena's 2015 (often thought to be his best year of bouts), when his winrate was 92%. Fans loved his US title open challenges, and his 3-to-4 match mini-feuds, despite him still being Super Cena. This is because he could hang with superior ring technicians and wrestle at their paces enough to put on banger matches, something he admittedly didn't do enough of in that early 2010s period. This trait is what separates him from guys like Orton, and puts him with Austin and Rock. Be good enough to have mostly decent matches with a few excellent ones, be a top 3 promo ever, and do it for an absurdly long time, and boom you're worthy of GOAT status, EZPZ. Minus 1 point for being a corporate bot and a Vince apologist"

[8.0] "John Cena is one of the most polarizing but undeniably important wrestlers of the last 20+ years. In-ring, he's never been the flashiest, but he consistently delivers big-match drama, elite pacing, and some of WWE's most memorable story-driven performances. His character work, promo ability, and longevity at the absolute top of the company are almost unmatched. Even if the '5 moves of doom' criticism is fair at times, his big-fight aura, crowd control, and ability to elevate opponents more than make up for it. A cornerstone of modern WWE and one of the greatest mainstream stars the business has ever produced."

[8.0] "You can't deny what he's done for not just Wwe but for wrestling as a whole. His in ring ability is really good I wish we saw it more other than the 5 moves of doom. He's a bit overrated but cmon? 43 0s? He's the nicest and one of the toughest wrestlers out there"

[10.0] "Childhood Hero and a legend to many, John Cena has over the two decades of his career more than proven his GOAT status. Classics against every so called "indy darlings" alongside the most notorious of wwe superstars are in John's repertoire and his match against CM Punk in 2011 is maybe my favourite match ever. Thank you to John for the memories as his retirement match approaches."

[6.0] "I didn't watch John Cena as John Cena happened. I watched ALL of his career in retrospect. His bell to bell peaked and plateaued early but he remained booked in main event matches because WWE is like that. His selling was sometimes dodgy, his ring psychology could be insulting. He is predictable and his ring repertoire is limited. His fault or the machine's? Things are not always bleak, his early rise is very enjoyable. Matches against Umaga and Sabu help his case & rise his stock. There are peppers of fantastic, but he is very WWE. I never really liked WWE *that much*."

[10.0] "In the long, turbulent history of professional wrestling, a few names rise above the noise, but John Cena stands in a category of his own. To call him the greatest of all time is not just fan-driven nostalgia or loud catchphrases echoing from arenas; it's an acknowledgment of a career defined by consistency, evolution, impact, and an unbreakable connection with audiences worldwide. Cena didn't just carry WWE through eras -- he became the era itself. From the moment he burst onto the scene in 2002 with ruthless aggression and raw charisma, Cena displayed a rare ability: he made you watch him. Whether you loved him or loudly booed him out of the building, you were reacting. Few performers in history have ever inspired such passion from both sides of the spectrum, and even fewer have embraced that storm while continuing to deliver at the highest level. The mixed reactions didn't weaken him; they sharpened him. And through it all, Cena remained the heartbeat of WWE for nearly two decades. His in-ring work has always told stories beyond moves and counters. Cena carried himself with a sense of purpose, where every match felt meaningful. His battles with Edge, Randy Orton, CM Punk, AJ Styles, Batista, and Brock Lesnar weren't just rivalries -- they became landmarks in wrestling storytelling. Whether fighting as the underdog hero or the iron-willed veteran refusing to fade, Cena transformed simple matches into emotional memories. His "never give up" ethos wasn't a catchphrase. It was a promise he delivered every time the bell rang. But greatness is never defined by wrestling alone. Cena elevated the WWE brand in ways impossible to quantify. He was the face of the company during an era when the industry desperately needed stability. He represented WWE globally, from media appearances to charity work, from main-eventing WrestleManias to granting Make-A-Wish requests -- more than any other celebrity in history. His impact extended far outside the ring, and yet he always returned to it with full dedication. Longevity is another marker of greatness, and Cena's consistency is unmatched. Through injuries, shifting fan cultures, roster changes, and evolving wrestling styles, he adapted, reinvented, and kept entertaining millions across the world. Even as his Hollywood career took off, he returned whenever he could, reminding fans that passion, not fame, drives him. Most of all, Cena stands as the greatest because he embodies everything professional wrestling is meant to be: a spectacle, a struggle, a story, and a symbol. He inspired an entire generation, carried WWE when others left, redefined what a hero looks like, and proved that charisma, work ethic, and heart can build a legacy that endures forever. To be the greatest of all time isn't about perfection; it's about impact. And John Cena's impact is etched into the history of wrestling so deeply that future generations will study it, emulate it, and still struggle to match it. John Cena didn't just rise to the top -- he became the standard. And no matter who comes next, he will always remain the measuring stick."

[10.0] "Look, man... when people start arguing about who the greatest wrestler of all time is, folks throw all kinds of names into the ring. But when you really break it down -- like actually sit with the history, the impact, the work ethic, the consistency -- John Cena is in a lane by himself. And I'm not saying that as a casual fan take. I'm saying it because the man earned every inch of the respect he gets today. John Cena didn't just become the face of WWE; he held that spot down for longer than anybody thought humanly possible. And he did it during an era where the fans flipped on you every other week. One day you're loved, next day the whole arena is trying to boo you back to the parking lot. But Cena? He took all that noise, all that pressure, all that heat... and he still walked out every night like, "Aight, let's get to work." That's greatness. And the thing about Cena is he never felt like he was phoning it in. Even when people said his moveset was "basic" or "predictable, " he always delivered a match that meant something. He made you feel the stakes. He brought emotion into every big moment. You could watch him fight Edge, Orton, Punk, Brock, Bray -- didn't matter the opponent -- he made the story matter. And we gotta talk about the promos, because this man was built for a microphone. Whether he was rapping in '03, clowning somebody in a backstage segment, or cutting one of those serious, heartfelt speeches, Cena knew how to control a crowd. Even when half of them hated him, he'd still have everybody listening. That's a rare kind of presence. That's superstar DNA. But the biggest reason Cena stands above everybody isn't even inside the ring. It's what he represented. Dude carried himself with a level of dedication you don't see often. He didn't crumble under the weight of being "the guy." He leaned into it. He was the company's anchor through injuries, through roster changes, through the rise of social media criticism, through eras shifting right under his feet. And while doing all that, he made more Make-A-Wish dreams come true than any celebrity ever. Not just wrestlers -- anybody. That's a legacy you can't measure in belts or feuds. That's humanity. Even now, when he's part-time, every time he comes back, the whole arena changes. People who used to boo him now cheer like they're welcoming back family. Because with time, folks realized something: longevity, work ethic, respect, consistency, and heart don't go out of style. John Cena is the perfect example of what happens when talent, character, and sheer willpower meet at the top of the mountain. He didn't just dominate an era -- he defined what the standard of wrestling is supposed to look like. That's why he's the GOAT. Full stop."

[10.0] "When the debate over the greatest professional wrestler of all time arises, it often leans on championships, memorable promos, or unforgettable feuds. But greatness, real greatness, is measured over years -- in influence, in cultural weight, and in the ability to rise above eras, criticism, and the constant demand for reinvention. By that standard, John Cena stands alone. His career is a study in how discipline, adaptability, and purpose can elevate a performer from star to legend. What separates Cena from every other wrestler is not simply what he accomplished, but how he accomplished it. He entered WWE during one of its most volatile periods, where past giants had left and the company was searching for a new identity. Many filled roles; Cena created one. Through trial and error -- from the "Doctor of Thuganomics" to the resilient, bright-colored warrior -- he shaped himself into a character who could anchor a global company. His rise wasn't sudden; it was earned match by match, promo by promo, and year by year. Cena's greatest talent has always been his ability to adapt without losing the core of who he is. Wrestling has moved through many stylistic shifts: from power-based storytelling, to ruthless aggression, to reality-era authenticity, to today's high-paced, athletic showcase. Cena navigated every transition without fading into the background. He stood firm when the audience's taste evolved and welcomed criticism instead of shrinking from it. The "Cena Sucks" chants became part of the myth -- and he faced them with a smile, a salute, and a willingness to prove himself again each night. Inside the ring, he mastered the art of making big moments feel even bigger. His matches weren't about flawless technique; they were about emotion, rhythm, escalation, and heart. The best performers give the audience something to feel, and Cena perfected that gift. His Last Man Standing matches with Edge, the wars with Umaga, and the classics with CM Punk, AJ Styles, and Daniel Bryan exemplify how a performer can channel crowd energy into storytelling that lingers long after the final bell. Outside the ring, Cena reshaped what a wrestling superstar could be. His dedication to Make-A-Wish isn't a PR footnote; it's a legacy. The authenticity with which he treats fans, the professionalism he carries into every appearance, and the standard he sets backstage all underline why he became the face of the company for over a decade. WWE didn't choose him -- he proved himself so reliable, so compelling, and so universally recognizable that the choice became obvious. And that reliability is another reason Cena stands above the rest. For more than ten straight years, he carried the main-event scene without burnout, scandal, or decline. His work ethic was legendary, his physical resilience astonishing, and his commitment unwavering. He didn't vanish when the industry needed him most; he doubled down. Greatness in wrestling isn't just about skill, popularity, or championships. It's about presence. Impact. Endurance. Evolution. And no one embodies all four with more clarity than John Cena. He didn't just lead an era -- he defined what the pinnacle of professional wrestling looks like."

[7.0] "Cena's worst years are balanced out by some really good stuff. US Title Open Challenge, Styles Series, Michaels Series, Umaga Last Man Standing, Extreme Rules and Summerslam matches with Brock, Punk Series (outside of the last one), and his Summerslam Cody match are all personal favorites and very good. However you have to remember the dregs of the Cena Heel Turn, everything with the Nexus, the never-ending boring Orton feud, Palooza Brock match, and those periods of his career where he literally just was shit to fine such as 2012. Very polarizing but at his best Cena can absolutely go against the right opponent and he is definitely a favorite of mine."

[7.0] "It's very hard to rate John Cena honestly, I feel like a ten is way too high, and anything lower than a seven is dishonest considering a lot of the issues during his worst periods weren't his fault. The Super Cena era was pretty rough outside of the legendary CM Punk rivalry, however, it would be also dishonest to assume that this is entirely his fault. R-Truth, The Miz, Kane, and Wade Barrett are not suitable rivals for the "ace" of a company and its grossly incompetent booking. Unsurprisingly when you book him with guys like AJ Styles, Punk, Claudio Castagnoli, and Edge you get great results. However, while watching John Cena matches I can't help but feel that workrate is simply not his strong suit and it works for a place like WWE which has a heavier focus on characters and stories. Along with this I found his character to be awful during long stretches of his career, he was the face of the PG era and I was and still am not the target audience for it. However, for the longevity and the great work he has put in despite bad booking he has to be rated highly as a face of the WWE."

"He will be missed. Definitely the modern face of WWE in this day in age, crossing wrestling and mainstream."

[8.0] "Even with overpowered booking, this man at his peak carried both my childhood and WWE at times, a true superstar and great wrestler."

[6.0] "Seems we're running into a generational divide with this guy. As someone who started watching wrestling in late 2005 and was a teenager during his reign on top, here's my perspective: Cena was not terrible. He wasn't great, but he wasn't terrible either. He was really safe, so that's a plus, and the kids loved him, but he just did not have enough going for him as a performer to be engaging. He was the most bland, white meat babyface possible for most of his run - an end result of the terrible PG Era overcorrection WWE had to the Benoit murders - and only really had two excellent phases of his career, both involving the United States title. A safe, boring, sanitized performer for a safe, boring, sanitized era."

[10.0] "One of the greatest of all time and certainly the goat in 21st century. Lots of memorable and iconic moments through the years both in ring and on mic."

"I didn't follow his entire career. I only started watching around 2012-2013. He's a wrestler I just don't like. I don't like his look, I don't like his main moves, even though he's proven he can wrestle. I see no aura in him, and his charisma often comes off as awkward, even cringe. He's hurt a lot of other careers, often with nothing to lose himself. And sure, toward the end of his run he started losing pretty much every match, but I don't forget. No nostalgia here. Happy retirement to him."

"One of the greatest of all time . Captivating promo. Amazing storytelling in the ring. Will be missed."

[10.0] "The GOAT, my favorite wrestler of all time, the first wrestler I ever watched and The never seen 17. Nuff said"

[0.0] "There is no one else in the wrestling history I dislike more, so I'm forced to give the worst possible score in this case. But I'm sure the actual guy must be really nice, it's just his wrestling character that I really can't stand. I never liked the way he is in the ring, I never liked his techniques (or lack of) and most of all I never liked his personality, that way he always has to be "the hero", "the perfect guy for kids". I actually liked him a little more this year because of his heel turn, that was entertaining, for once he wasn't trying to be "forcibly good". Now he's back being that again and I'm like "ugh". Insufferable."

[10.0] "My childhood hero. My GOAT. The greatest wrestling superstar of all time. Carried the company during some of its worst times and creative ruts. Probably the greatest talker of all time because he always sounded so convincing, always involved the audience and genuinely came across as a good guy. His 650+ make-a-wishes is the greatest thing I have seen a celebrity do. A real-life superhero to ppl like my age. Perhaps also the last true wrestling superstar who transcended the business completely. He wasn't Michaels, Angle, Hart or Bryan in the ring but had a masterful understanding of psychology and storytelling. His incredible work ethic, philanthropy, and ability to connect with fans have made him the greatest wrestling superstar in pro wrestling history."

"John Cena is a superstar who's reached the top and stayed there for many years. Despite his slowing down this year, I still believe that John Cena is one of the greatest of all time. He earned that right."

[8.0] "In retrospect, Cena might have been the perfect poster boy for WWE's PG Era. Fresh looks, dream-like physique, great charisma, cool urban style, the iconic jean shorts, the sneakers, the colorful shirts with the matching hats and armbands that made him such a massive merch seller, the inspiring mantras (HLR, Never Give Up, Rise Above Hate etc...), the patriotic, family-friendly attitude. Cena represented the epitome of the clean-cut babyface while also serving as the perfect golden goose for WWE. From an in-ring standpoint, he never was a technically brilliant performer and had some annoying tendencies such as blatantly calling spots, showing reluctance to take hard bumps, trying a bit too hard to prove those "you can't wrestle" chants wrong by pulling off some labored "flashy" moves, at times having way too much fun to the detriment of the match, overacting and being overly dramatic, even his moveset was always kinda weak to be honest. Needless to say, he was never a truly great wrestler in the ring, but he was fortunate enough to work with some of the best ever, and that's when his star power shines. Big match John would offer golden opportunities to guys like Punk, Bryan, Styles, Owens, Rollins, Cesaro and many more, and he would manage to elevate them significantly while proving to be up to the task by putting on classics with them. He gave JBL, Umaga, and even Khali their best matches. Super Cena was for real and his unmatched strength only solidified that. On a side note, his matches with less talented wrestlers tend to rely or even abuse of the finisher/kickout formula, which I tend to dislike. On the mic though, Cena is one of the best ever! He has some corny promos in his catalogue, I was never a big fan of his Dr. Thuganomics gimmick although he had some fun promos, but a serious, ruthless Cena is the best Cena, and this version of him can hang with anyone on the mic. His ability to elevate his opponents and the stakes of a match through his promos is on par with the best of them. There's a reason the man is part of some of the biggest matches in WWE history. His Kobe-like Farewell Tour, for how special it felt, certainly could've been booked better, and he should've never turn heel, but he'll remain on the Mount Rushmore of the most loyal superstars in WWE history and one of its biggest names."

[10.0] "Pillar of this industry. To many, WWE is synonymous to John Cena. I get that we live in new times now... but man the career that Cena has had, has defined this company's entire external image throughout the 2000s. The kids that grew up watching Cena rapping and kicking ass wearing jorts are grown adults today. I'm one of them, so... an all-time legend who will never be forgotten."

"John Cena is a cornerstone of modern wrestling and one of the biggest stars the industry has ever produced. His unmatched work ethic, charisma, and connection with fans carried WWE through the post-Attitude Era into global mainstream success. While his "Super Cena" booking drew mixed reactions, his consistency and longevity solidified him as a legend. Beyond the ring, his crossover into movies and philanthropy further cements his legacy as an all-time great."

[8.0] "All time great legacy wise but there are many years in his career he just phoned it in. After winning the World title for the first time his character became sanitized and he coasted for a while, towards the end of his career he ended up evolving a bit but his in ring delivery has always been a bit clunky to me, especially when selling moves. But, lets not forget that he did the STF as a finisher for years and hardly did it ever look like it could have remotely hurt the guy. A legend, sure, but there were holes in his game for sure."

[10.0] "At this point I have to give him a 10. Ask me a rating 15 years ago I would've said 1, but the way this man carried the fed on its back for a decade was insane. Great performer and speaker, and really could pull it out of the bag wrestling wise when he needed to."

[10.0] "Impressive speaker and performer. Cena always knows how to express himself in a preferred way instead of yelling slogans in the loudest voice, what a smart tough guy. He deserves all the cheer."

[10.0] "One of the best of all time, and the Mount Rushmore of WWE. He was controversial in the first part of his career "super Cena" was not unanimous... But from 2014 Cena becomes better inside the ring, some great matches with Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Cesaro, AJ Styles... One of the best on mic, great promos, even with the Rock. Cena is the best to get crowd by his side. 23 years of career, "the never seen 17" deserves 10. Thank you John."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler of all time, he is one of the wrestlers who has it all, theme song, mic work and has an underrated in ring skill set, he proved everyone wrong and he proved that he can wrestle, lots of legendary moments and matches, as a huge Cena fan I will say the heel run was a little bit underwhelming because it is too hard to boo a legend on his retirement tour, that doesn't change anything though he proved at summerslam he can still go in the ring even at his age."