After going against each other for the better part of a year, Cena appealed to Edge’s ego for one last title match: The same match Edge pioneered and never lost — TLC — in his hometown of Toronto. If Cena didn’t win, he’d move to "SmackDown," effectively removing himself from the WWE title picture.

Each wrestler will be remembered for their career-defining moments that stand out the most from their times in the spotlight. John Cena has been a respected figure in WWE for over two decades now. The legend is currently one match away from retirement to make it worth looking back at his career in depth.

John Cena announced his 2025 WWE retirement after a storied 23-year career, culminating in a selfless final match on December 13 at Saturday Night's Main Event where he tapped out clean to Gunther, elevating younger talent while spotlighting his unwavering support for U.