John Cena is now the most decorated world champion in WWE history after defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to win his record-breaking 17th world title. The match closed out night two and marked a dramatic moment as Cena officially broke Ric Flair’s long-standing record.
Despite a lackluster match and odd booking—including a surprise Travis Scott interference—Cena’s heel turn and victory were met with thunderous applause, as fans now cheer the once-divisive “Champ.” With retirement set for the end of 2025, Cena’s historic win reshapes the WWE landscape.
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The previous night, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins stole the show in a five-star triple threat match. Paul Heyman shocked the world by betraying both Punk and Reigns to side with Rollins, who walked away with the win in a match full of emotional callbacks and Shield references.
Other major title changes saw Jacob Fatu win the US title, Dominik Mysterio claim the Intercontinental Championship, Becky Lynch return to win the women’s tag titles, and Jey Uso finally dethrone Gunther. Iyo Sky and Tiffany Stratton successfully retained their titles, solidifying their top-tier status.
WrestleMania 41 made history in more ways than one—record attendance, global Netflix streaming, and unforgettable moments across both nights.
