John Cena’s 17th World Title Gets the Card Treatment It Deserves in Latest Topps Now Release

John Cena just made history, and now fans can hold a piece of that moment in their hands. Topps has released a limited-edition set of cards under its Topps Now line to commemorate Cena’s record-breaking 17th world championship win at WrestleMania 41. In what was his 16th WrestleMania appearance, Cena stepped into the main event spotlight against Cody Rhodes and walked out with not only another title, but a legacy-defining victory that puts him at the top of the record books. With this win, Cena officially surpassed Ric Flair, a name long synonymous with greatness, to become the winningest world champion in professional wrestling history.

Seventeen world titles isn’t just a stat—it’s a career full of reinventions, hard-fought battles, crowd roars, comebacks, betrayals, and championship gold. It’s two decades of moments that shaped the modern WWE landscape. Whether you loved him, booed him, or grew up quoting his catchphrases, Cena’s run is the stuff of wrestling legend. This latest title win feels like the final stamp on a résumé already worthy of a Hall of Fame first ballot. And in true Cena fashion, he didn’t just win—he redefined himself in the process, turning heel and embracing the role of “The Last Real Champion” in a way no one saw coming.

Topps Now is honoring that iconic shift with a card set that includes a base card of the win, short print image variations from the match entrance, and a selection of ultra-limited relics made with pieces of the actual WrestleMania mat. Collectors also have a shot at pulling numbered parallels, ranging from /50 golds to a 1-of-1 FoilFractor. The ultimate prize? A one-of-one autograph relic that features Cena’s signature and the “Last Real Champion” inscription—likely to become one of the most sought-after WWE cards of the year. The cards are available for a limited time on the Topps website until April 25 and are priced at $11.99 for the base product.

This release comes on the heels of another major hobby hit involving Cena—a triple autograph featuring Cena, The Rock, and Travis Scott from this year’s Elimination Chamber event, where Cena shocked fans with a brutal turn on Cody Rhodes. That card has already become one of the standout pulls of 2025, and the momentum around Cena in the hobby hasn’t slowed down since.

If you’re a wrestling fan, a card collector, or someone who’s just always appreciated Cena’s ability to surprise, evolve, and deliver in the biggest moments, this is one of those rare releases that carries weight far beyond the cardboard. Seventeen world titles later, Cena’s still rewriting the rules—and now, you can own a small piece of that rewrite.