Cena’s Top Cards Full of Ruthless Aggression
On June 27, 2002, the WWE Universe was introduced to a brash young rookie who declared he was full of “Ruthless Aggression!” That rookie was, of course, John Cena. No one knew then that in the intervening two-and-a-half decades, Cena would become arguably the greatest WWE Superstar of all time. As he kicks off his farewell tour at the 2025 Royal Rumble, here are five of Cena’s best Topps cards.
2025 WWE Topps NOW® Card 4 John Cena Auto-Relic 1/1
Superstar Info
• Retiring from in-ring competition at the end of 2025
• Headlined five WrestleMania events
Set info
• 14 autograph cards with seven parallels per card
what he said
• Along with that history-making firsts, we are going to build so many unforgettable lasts.” – John Cena
2004 Topps UK Raw and SmackDown Apocalypse #S13 John Cena
Superstar Info
• Competed in at least one match every year since his debut
• Debuted his rapping skills while dressed as Vanilla Ice at a backstage Halloween Party on Smackdown
Set info
• 132 cards featuring SmackDown and Raw Rosters, foil, and puzzle inserts.
• Topps UK exclusive, released in Italian and English
what he said
• “My time is now!” – John Cena
2019 Topps WWE Transcendent Collection Black Auto #A-JC John Cena /5
Superstar Info
• Is a 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
• Granted more charitable wishes than any other celebrity.
Set info
• 50 total sets produced, including a VIP party invite and WrestleMania ticket
Card Back Info
• A short bio on Cena’s career.
2012 Topps WWE Ringside Relic Dog Tags #10 John Cena
Superstar Info
•Starred in the WWE-produced film The Marine
• Wore dog tags to the ring
Set info
• Packs included one dog tag and one matching insert card
Card Back Info
• Describes Cena’s finisher, the Attitude Adjustment
• Dog tag back reads “Attitude Adjustment”
2006 Topps Heritage II WWE Autographs John Cena
Superstar Info
• Cena’s First Topps Auto
• Was the #1 pick in the 2005 WWE Draft
• Used the nickname “The Prototype” before debuting in WWE
Set info
• 90 base cards and 12 inserts/chase sets, including magnet cards
What He Said
• “You can’t see me!” – John Cena
