One Last Match: John Cena vs AJ Styles

AJ Styles made his entrance to a massive ovation, the crowd in full voice knowing this would be one of his last major matches before retirement in 2026. Moments later, the arena erupted again as John Cena emerged to an even louder reaction, taking in every moment of the thunderous applause. Cena exchanged a few words with fans and smiled, clearly moved by the atmosphere.

Before the bell, Cena handed Alicia Taylor a special introduction card, reading a unique entrance for Styles that paid tribute to his legacy. “Ladies and gentlemen, the definition of Total Non-stop Action... the Ace and undisputed boss of the Bullet Club... and it’s our honor as fans, and my honor as his opponent, to see if he can beat up John Cena one final time! He is the face that runs the place, the Phenomenal... AJ Styles!” The crowd roared in approval as both men shook hands to start the match.

From the opening moments, it was clear this was going to be special. Both veterans showcased why they are regarded as two of the greatest of all time. Cena and Styles traded holds and strikes, mixing power with technique as they looked to outdo one another. Cena gained the early edge with his signature shoulder tackles and a Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Styles countered an Attitude Adjustment with a forearm strike that swung momentum in his favor.

The pace quickened with each passing minute. Styles went for a Styles Clash, but Cena powered out and hit a Skull-Crushing Finale in tribute to The Miz. Styles answered with a spinning backbreaker and a Scorpion Death Drop, paying homage to legends of the past. Both men exchanged tributes throughout , Cena locking in the Accolade, Styles responding with a Coquina Clutch, then Cena applying the Walls of Jericho to a huge pop.

The crowd erupted as each homage landed, and the energy inside the arena was electric. Styles connected with the Styles Clash, but Cena kicked out. Cena then stunned everyone by hitting Bray Wyatt’s Sister Abigail for a near fall, lighting up the arena with firefly lights from the crowd. Styles hit an Angel’s Wings, followed by a barrage of strikes, but Cena refused to stay down.

Cena countered an attack with a spiking DDT in tribute to Randy Orton, then connected with an RKO of his own. Styles kicked out at two, and both men shared a tired smile, knowing they were creating something unforgettable. Styles tried to hit an AA of his own, but Cena escaped and hit a Chokeslam as the crowd cheered “fight forever.”

The match continued with non-stop action. Styles hit a 450 Splash and followed up with Sweet Chin Music, yet Cena would not quit. The crowd was on their feet for every near fall. Styles removed his elbow pad and connected with the Phenomenal Forearm , still only a two count. Cena rallied, catching Styles mid-air into an Attitude Adjustment, but again, Styles kicked out just in time.

With both men nearly spent, Cena caught a diving Styles, rolled through, and executed a Tombstone Piledriver before hoisting Styles up once more for a final Attitude Adjustment to seal the victory.

Your winner, John Cena.

After the match, Cena helped Styles to his feet and embraced him in the center of the ring. The two raised each other’s arms as fans chanted “thank you, Cena.” Cena then stepped outside the ring, hugged his wife in the crowd, and waved farewell to the Australian fans. It was a fitting end to his final match in the country, with four more appearances remaining on his farewell tour.