Top 10 Best Attitude Adjustments of John Cena’s Career

John Cena delivers an AA to CM Punk

10- Bray Wyatt through a production crate (Payback 2014)

John Cena and Bray Wyatt’s dark rivalry culminated in a brutal Last Man Standing Match at Payback 2014. The chaotic brawl led them to the stage area. After a relentless struggle, Cena gained control and attempted to put Wyatt away for good. He hoisted the chilling leader of The Wyatt Family high onto his shoulders and delivered a devastating Attitude Adjustment through a large, heavy production crate on the stage. The impact was enough to keep Wyatt down for the ten-count, finally ending their psychological war.

9- The Rock (WrestleMania 29)

The WrestleMania 29 main event was the "Twice in a Lifetime" rematch for the WWE Championship. After a grueling, back-and-forth contest marked by finisher kick-outs, John Cena finally secured his redemption against The Rock. In the match's ultimate sequence, The Rock attempted one last Rock Bottom, but Cena countered it immediately. Cena hoisted The Great One onto his shoulders and delivered a final, decisive Attitude Adjustment to claim the victory and the WWE Championship, avenging his loss from the previous year.

8- AJ Styles through the announcer's table (Fastlane 2018)

The Fastlane 2018 Six-Pack Challenge was John Cena's desperate attempt to earn a WrestleMania spot. With the match in chaos, Cena took his heated rivalry with AJ Styles to another level. Cena hoisted the WWE Champion onto his shoulders outside the ring. Delivering a massive Attitude Adjustment, Cena drove Styles violently through the English announcer's table! Although the move temporarily took Styles out, the champ later recovered, preventing Cena from securing the pinfall and keeping his WrestleMania path open.

7- Kane off of an ambulance (Elimination Chamber 2012)

The intense "Embrace the Hate" feud between John Cena and Kane culminated in a grueling Ambulance Match at Elimination Chamber 2012. After a chaotic battle that ranged all over the arena, the fight ended dramatically atop the ambulance. Cena, fighting off the monstrous assault, managed to hoist the larger Kane onto his shoulders. He delivered a spectacular Attitude Adjustment from the roof of the ambulance, sending Kane crashing onto the equipment area below, allowing Cena to finally seal the ambulance doors for the win.

6- Wade Barrett onto six chairs (TLC 2010)

At TLC 2010, John Cena and Wade Barrett sought to settle their venomous rivalry in a Chairs Match. After a brutal contest where steel chairs were used relentlessly, Cena finally gained the advantage. He deliberately stacked six steel chairs in the center of the ring. Cena then hoisted the Nexus leader onto his shoulders and delivered a massive Attitude Adjustment straight down onto the destructive pile. This devastating, definitive move secured the victory, ending the bitter feud.

5- Edge and Big Show (WrestleMania 25)

At WrestleMania 25, John Cena challenged Edge and Big Show in a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. In the incredible climax, Cena demonstrated his incredible power. He lifted both Edge and Big Show (combined 782lbs) onto his shoulders simultaneously for a show of Herculean strength. Cena then delivered the decisive Attitude Adjustment to Big Show, who crashed onto Edge, allowing Cena to pin Edge and capture the title.

4- Rikishi - John Cena's first Attitude Adjustment (SmackDown March 27, 2003)

On the March 27, 2003, episode of SmackDown!, a still-new John Cena, in his "Doctor of Thuganomics" persona, faced veteran Rikishi. In a significant moment for his career, Cena debuted his new finishing maneuver—then called the F-U (later the Attitude Adjustment). The powerful move, which saw Cena hoist the heavy Rikishi onto his shoulders before delivering the fireman's carry slam, secured him the pinfall victory. This win cemented the signature move that would define his legendary career.

3- Triple H out of the ring to win the Royal Rumble (Royal Rumble 2008)

The 2008 Royal Rumble climax was defined by John Cena's shocking, early return as the 30th entrant, facing off with Triple H. After a tense exchange, The Game attempted a Pedigree, but Cena countered. The decisive move came when Cena hoisted the veteran onto his shoulders and delivered a massive Attitude Adjustment over the top rope! The move sent Triple H crashing to the floor, securing Cena the unexpected Rumble victory and an emotional WrestleMania 24 main event spot.

2- Batista through the stage (Over The Limit 2010)

The bitter "I Quit" Match at Over The Limit 2010 saw John Cena and Batista battle all over the arena for the WWE Championship. After relentless punishment, the climax saw Cena trap Batista atop an elevated set piece on the entrance stage. With the microphone pressed to his face, a desperate Batista finally uttered "I Quit" to save himself. However, Cena, showing no mercy for The Animal's aggression, immediately followed through. He delivered a massive, triumphant Attitude Adjustment, sending Batista crashing spectacularly through the collapsible stage floor to end their rivalry with a devastating final visual.

1- Edge through two tables off a ladder (Unforgiven 2006)

The iconic feud between John Cena and Edge culminated at Unforgiven 2006 in a brutal TLC Match for the WWE Championship. In the contest's stunning finale, Cena delivered the decisive blow. He hoisted Edge up high atop a massive 16-foot ladder in the center of the ring. With immense effort, Cena executed a dramatic Attitude Adjustment (then known as the F-U), sending the champion crashing through two stacked tables below. The move secured the pinfall, winning Cena the title and ending the rivalry's most intense chapter.