John Cena Wins Record-Breaking 17th WWE Championship at WrestleMania

John Cena has made history by becoming the most decorated champion in WWE history after winning the WWE Championship for a record 17th time at WrestleMania.

The victory came in dramatic fashion as Cena defeated Cody Rhodes in the main event, following a surprise interference by rapper Travis Scott. With this win, Cena surpasses Ric Flair’s long-standing record of 16 world title reigns, cementing his legacy as the greatest champion in WWE history.

This milestone also marks what may be Cena's final WrestleMania appearance, as the wrestling icon previously announced his retirement by the end of 2025. While fans know that retirements in wrestling aren't always permanent, this could be the end of an era.

The event was historic in more ways than one—it was the first WrestleMania to stream live on Netflix, under a massive $5 billion deal between WWE and the streaming platform.

Adding to the weekend’s surprises, WWE also announced the acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, one of Mexico’s top wrestling promotions.

Though several champions were crowned and major matches unfolded, none stood taller than Cena’s emotional and record-setting final chapter in the WWE ring.