John Cena's best WWE matches at Madison Square Garden

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John Cena has had some top moments at MSG!
The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, has played host to major WWE shows over the years. During that time, fans witnessed the Greatest of All Time, John Cena, deliver captivating matches and moments that became unforgettable.
The Never Seen 17 made his final RAW appearance at MSG, so here is a look back at his five best matches that took place at the iconic venue.
5. John Cena and Undertaker vs DX vs Jeri-Show
The unlikely pair of John Cena and The Undertaker teamed up to battle D-Generation X and Chris Jericho & Big Show on RAW in 2009. Despite their differences, it was in fact Cena and Taker who scored the win when Cena pinned Triple H. However, the partnership ended right after the match as The Deadman nailed the Franchise Player with a Tombstone Piledriver.
4. Seth Rollins (2015)
John Cena defended the WWE United States title against Seth Rollins, who was the Authority’s golden boy at the time, inside a Steel Cage on RAW. An amazing in-ring showdown saw Rollins almost climb out of the cage until his nemesis, Kane, arrived. He chose to jump back inside the cage and missed a Frog Splash, leading Cena to hit an Attitude Adjustment and retain his title.
3. Big Show (WrestleMania XX)
During his rise as the next big star, John Cena challenged Big Show for the United States title at WrestleMania XX. He went up against the giant and held his own in a power-packed performance to win the star-spangled prize, which was his first-ever title win in WWE on the Grandest Stage of Them All.
2. Royal Rumble (2008)
John Cena had been out of action for months due to a torn pectoral muscle injury. The Cenation Leader made a surprise return in the 2008 Royal Rumble match at the #30 spot and received a huge ovation. He delivered an AA to Triple H, tossing him outside the ring and securing his main event title match for WrestleMania 24.
1. John Cena & The Rock vs The Miz & R-Truth
On the road to their dream match at WrestleMania 28, John Cena and The Rock teamed up to battle the dangerous duo of The Miz and R-Truth. The iconic duo was able to co-exist as a team despite heated moments and was able to secure the win. However, the alliance ended right after, as The Rock delivered a Rock Bottom to Cena in the middle of the ring.
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