WWE 2K23 John Cena Showcase Guide - Match List And Rewards

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WWE 2K23 is the yearly iteration of the long-running pro wrestling game series. This time around, John Cena takes center stage in Showcase Mode. You'll get to relive many of his memorable matches against tough rivals and, along the way, you'll earn several rewards. Here's our guide to help you with all John Cena Showcase Mode unlockables in WWE 2K23.

One of the unique facets in WWE 2K23's John Cena Showcase Mode is that you won't be playing as Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect the entire time. Instead, most matches allow you to control Cena's opponents, essentially detailing his many defeats throughout his career. This is probably to do away with the «LOL Cena Wins» meme from the past decade, but it is what it is.

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Do note that many of the WWE 2K23 John Cena Showcase Mode unlockables reward you with different versions of a superstar. However, a select few will provide you with alternate attires instead.

Match 1: One of a Kind (Rob Van Dam)

This is the follow-up to the successful ECW One Night Stand pay-per-view (PPV), one that saw RVD finally win the big one. Cena was booed relentlessly by a hostile crowd, famously encapsulated by the «If Cena Wins, We Riot» sign.

Match 2: Gold Medal Debut (Kurt Angle)

Kurt Angle was running roughshod all over SmackDown. Enter the Doctor of Thuganomics, Cena's gimmick on the main roster at the time.

Match 3: Dead Man Walking (The Undertaker)

This was during Taker's Big Evil gimmick, where Cena, once again, ran his mouth and got