John Cena has officially become a 17-time world champion after defeating Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 41. The milestone victory sets a new record, surpassing the legendary 16-time championship mark previously held by Ric Flair.
In response, Flair shared his congratulations on social media, writing:
“Congrats to my great friend @JohnCena on becoming a 17x Champion! It was only a matter of time! You and @CodyRhodes put on an instant classic! Much respect! WOOOOO!”
Cena’s win not only marks a career-defining moment but also closes a historic chapter in WWE history. The highly anticipated match lived up to expectations, earning praise for both its storytelling and in-ring performance.
The night ends with Cena standing alone at the top, etching his name in the record books as the most decorated world champion in WWE history.
