WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Results: John Cena beats AJ Styles in a five-star classic with tributes to Chris Jericho, Bray Wyatt & more

John Cena and AJ Styles had a classic!

When two icons like John Cena and AJ Styles share a ring, expectations soar. And at WWE Crown Jewel 2025, they didn’t just meet those expectations; they shattered them.

Inside Perth’s RAC Arena, the two veterans put on a masterclass that blended nostalgia, technical brilliance, and emotional storytelling, reminding the world why they’re regarded among the greatest of all time.

THE LAST TIME IS NOW, AUSTRALIA! 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/onLSE1gdN1

— WWE (@WWE) October 11, 2025

The match began classically, with a traditional lock-up that evoked memories of their 2016 rivalry. Styles looked sharp early, showcasing speed and countering Cena’s power with precision strikes.

But the 17-time world champion regained control, landing his signature Five-Knuckle Shuffle followed by an Attitude Adjustment for an early near fall that electrified the crowd.

John Cena and AJ Styles gave many tributes

AJ Styles shifted the momentum with a modified Attitude Adjustment of his own, though he tweaked his knee on the landing, slowing his pace. Sensing an opportunity, Cena targeted the weakness and added a creative twist, delivering The Miz’s Skull Crushing Finale. It wasn’t enough for the win, but it showed Cena’s willingness to dig deep into his opponents’ arsenals.

The match then turned into a submission clinic. AJ Styles reversed John Cena’s STF into his own version, only for Cena to roll through into a Camel Clutch. The exchanges grew fierce, Walls of Jericho, Calf Crusher, and another STF attempt, all met with thunderous crowd reactions. The back-and-forth was pure wrestling poetry.

When Styles finally connected with the Styles Clash, many thought it was over, but Cena kicked out at two and a half. Styles went high-risk with a Phenomenal Forearm attempt, but Cena caught him mid-air and delivered a haunting Sister Abigail, paying tribute to the late Bray Wyatt. The Perth crowd responded by lighting up the arena with “fireflies,” creating one of the night’s most emotional moments.

THE FIREFLIES ARE OUT! 🥹 pic.twitter.com/FpN5UewRKV

— WWE (@WWE) October 11, 2025

John Cena finishes strong

As fatigue set in, both men traded heavy blows. Styles countered a Pedigree and nearly stole the victory, but Cena’s resilience kept him alive. In a nod to his storied rivals, Cena hit a Randy Orton-style powerslam followed by a stunning RKO for another near fall. Styles, in turn, mimicked Cena’s moves, landing an AA and a Five-Knuckle Shuffle before being caught by surprise.

John Cena hits a TOMBSTONE & an AA to WIN. #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/5dvCjaCzSa

— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) October 11, 2025

Cena unleashed a devastating sequence to close the match, a Tombstone Piledriver followed by one final Attitude Adjustment. This time, Styles stayed down. The referee’s three-count sealed the victory for Cena, capping off a breathtaking encounter that will be remembered as one of the finest bouts of 2025.

Winner: John Cena via pinfall

CM Punk was in the crowd amongst the fans watching AJ Styles vs John Cena at #WWECrownJewel 📸: @bennytaysPls pic.twitter.com/YpiGAcaxo2

— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) October 11, 2025

John Cena and AJ Styles paid tribute to a lot of wrestlers that helped their careers in their WWE Crown Jewel Match– Samoa Joe– Chris Jericho– Rusev– Christopher Daniels– The Miz– Bray Wyatt– Randy Orton– The Undertaker– Frankie Kazarian– Shawn Michaels– StingThey… pic.twitter.com/iHqbIFNF8O

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) October 11, 2025

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