INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 20: John Cena salutes during Wrestlepalooza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 20, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Mike Marques/WWE via Getty Images)
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Highlights
- • John Cena and AJ Styles delivered a masterclass at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, paying tribute to decades of wrestling history through 20 iconic finishers.
- The bout featured nods to legends like The Miz, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels, blending eras and promotions into one emotional showcase.
- Cena earned the win in his farewell tour match, but the real victory belonged to professional wrestling
On Saturday in Perth, Australia at WWE Crown Jewel, John Cena and AJ Styles delivered another masterpiece in their storied rivalry. Cena didn’t waste a spot on his farewell tour as he and Styles delivered a love letter to professional wrestling.
The two men pulled off a string of finishers that paid homage to many of their greatest rivals across multiple promotions and decades in the business. Here is a breakdown of all the finishers we saw in one of the greatest matches in recent memory. Cena won the match, but pro wrestling won overall.
It began with an amazing intro for Styles, who wore throwback gear as he prepares for his own retirement in 2026. Cena wrote Styles’ intro and Alicia Taylor delivered it perfectly.
Then, the finishers started rolling.
Attitude Adjustment No. 1, Finisher No. 1
Skull-Crushing Finale, Finisher No. 2
Cena pays homage to The Miz who believes he should have had a match on the GOAT’s farewell tour.
5-Knuckle Shuffle, Finisher No. 3 (Technically a signature, but you get it)
The Accolade or the Camel Clutch, Finisher No. 4
This is more than likely a Camel Clutch, but who knows? Either way, it was great.
Walls of Jericho, Finisher No. 5
The Ayatolla of Rock-n-Rolla could be on his way back to WWE. In the meantime, Cena pulled out one of Chris Jericho’s finishers.
Coquina Clutch, Finisher No. 6
Styles’ turn to show some love. He locked in former TNA and WWE rival Samoa Joe’s signature submission.
Sister Abigail, Finisher No. 7
This one blew the roof off the RAC Arena. Cena delivered the classiest Sister Abigail we’ve ever seen. After he landed it, the crowd broke out the fireflies tribute. This was an amazing moment.
Angel’s Wings, Finisher No. 8
Styles delivered Christopher Daniels’ Angel Wings, which was especially cool considering Daniels never had a run in WWE and is currently the Director of Talent Operations with AEW.
The Pedigree Countered into a Dead Eye, Finisher No. 9 and 10
The Game gets his due, but so does Adam “Hangman” Page? I’m not sure if Styles’ Dead Eye was meant to acknowledge Page, but it was a cool segment.
RKO and Punt, Finisher 11 and 12
Cena hit the RKO after the Draping DDT. He tried to land the Punt Kick, but it is still a no go as Styles moved.
Chokeslam, Finisher No. 13
Cena landed the chokeslam, which could have been a tribute to the Big Show more than the Undertaker, you’ll see why a little later.
619, Finisher No. 14
The crowd chanted for it and yes, Cena set it up, but Styles countered it. I’m not sure Cena is physically capable of doing it. Still, it was great to see them lean into completely pleasing the crowd.
Fade to Black, Finisher No. 15
Styles kept digging into his TNA roots. He hit Cena with Frankie Kazarian’s Fade to Black.
Springboard 450, Finisher 16
Styles is still a phenomenal athlete.
Sweet Chin Music, Finisher 17
Styles tuned up the band and landed Shawn Michaels’ Sweet Chin Music.
Styles Clash, Tombstone and AA, Finisher No. 18, 19 and 20
Cena got the victory after he landed Undertaker’s Tombstone piledriver followed by his own Attitude Adjustment.
All things considered, you may never see a more entertaining match.
Here’s all the results from WWE Crown Jewel 2025.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2025/10/11/wwe-crown-jewel-2025-results-heres-every-finisher-cena–styles-did/
