Cena vs Orton – Title Unification
Orton defeats Cena in a tables, ladders and chairs match at TLC to unify the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship. Orton climbs the ladder to obtain both championship belts at twenty-four minutes and thirty-five seconds to become the first WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
FOX Business interview
Cena talks to FOX Business about retirement and his Kmart clothing brand.
Kmart picked up on this concept. And, from a branding standpoint, I just didn’t outright leverage myself; I wanted a piece and equity in the brand. So, there was upfront money, plus equity in the brand.
Cena vs Del Rio – World Heavyweight Title
Cena defeats Del Rio in singles competition at Survivor Series to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Cena picks up the pinfall victory at eighteen minutes and fifty seconds.
Cena vs Del Rio – World Heavyweight Title
Cena obtains the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Del Rio in a Hell in a Cell match. Cena picks up the pinfall victory inside the cage for the victory at fifteen minutes and twenty seconds.
Miami Herald interview
Cena talks to The Miami Herald about his personal relationship airing on television.
I really wanted the show to be a success. I truly love Nicole, and I believe in her. It was a conscience decision for me to do it. I think our viewers will enjoy the second half of the first season that’s coming back in mid-November on the E! network. As the show grows, it gets better and more interesting to watch, and I think fans will enjoy it this time around
Cena vs Henry – WWE Title
Cena retains the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank by defeating Henry in singles competition. Cena picks up the submission victory over Henry at fourteen minutes and forty-two seconds.
Cena vs Del Rio – Champion vs Champion
Cena defeats Del Rio in a special WWE Champion vs World Heavyweight Champion match on Monday Night RAW. Cena picks up the pinfall victory over Del Rio after a distraction by Ziggler at fifteen minutes and fifty seconds.
Cena vs Ryback – WWE Title
Cena retains the WWE Championship by defeating Ryback in a three stages of hell match, scoring two out of three victories in the bout. Cena picks up the final victory at twenty-four minutes and thirty seconds by putting Ryback in an ambulance.
Cena vs Ryback – WWE Title
Cena and Ryback fight to a no contest in a Last Man Standing match at Extreme Rules. Both men are helped out of the arena by EMTs and trainers after the pair fall through a piece of the stage. Cena retains the WWE Championship due to the draw ending.
The Rock vs Cena – WWE Title
Cena obtains the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 29 by defeating The Rock in singles competition. Cena picks up the pinfall victory after delivering and Attitude Adjustment at twenty-four minutes.
Wrestlemania 29
Wrestlemania 29 is held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutheford, New Jersey. The event features The Miz vs Wade Barrett, Mark Henry vs Ryback, Fandango vs Chris Jericho, The Undertaker vs CM Punk, Triple H vs Brock Lesnar and John Cena vs The Rock.
Associated Press interview
Cena talks to Associated Press about The Rock and people complaining about his part time schedule.
When he gets a small opportunity, he kicks the damn door down and owns the horse. Often times here, we have Superstars that remind me of a hamster on the treadmill and those are the guys that usually complain. I don’t take too kindly to them. I’m fortunate Rock’s here and I’m glad he’s here. He can show up whenever he wants.
Cena vs Ryback vs Punk – WWE title
Punk retains the WWE Championship by defeating Cena and Ryback in triple threat competition at Survivor Series. Punk picks up the pinfall victory over Cena at seventeen minutes and fifty-eight seconds.
Punk vs Cena – WWE title
Punk retains the WWE Championship by fighting Cena to a draw at Night of Champions. Both men’s shoulders are on the ground as the referee counts the pin, thus ending the bout in a double pinfall at twenty-six minutes and fifty-five seconds.
Punk vs Cena vs Show – WWE title
Punk retains the WWE Championship at Summerslam by defeating Cena and Big Show in triple threat action. The match ends and is restarted due to Big Show submitting when both men had him on a hold. Punk ultimately picks up the pinfall victory over Show at fourteen minutes and twenty-five seconds.
Cena vs Punk – WWE title
Punk and Cena fight to a no contest when Big Show enters the ring and attacks Cena causing a disqualification victory. Due to the circumstances of the loss, Punk still retains the championship. The match ends at eleven minutes and fifteen seconds.
1,000th RAW episode
USA Network airs the 1,000th episode of WWE Monday Night RAW live. The special features appearances By The Rock, D-Generation-X and Brock Lesnar as well as Christian vs Miz, Lita vs Slater and Punk vs Cena for the WWE championship.
WWE.com interview
Cena talks to WWE.com about having spent a decade in WWE to celebrate ten years with the company.
To be honest … being able to say that I make a living doing this has been the greatest experience in these 10 years. It’s pretty spectacular.
Cena, Huberdeau divorce
Cena files for divorce from Huberdeau, his wife of three years, in Tampa. Cena sites that the marriage is “irretrevably broken”. The pair met in high school.
Rock vs Cena – “Once in a Lifetime”
Johnson defeats Cena in singles competition at Wrestlemania 28. The match is billed as “Once in a Lifetime”. Johnson picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a Rock Bottom at thirty minutes and thirty-five seconds.