List of John Cena & Shawn Michaels WWE Matches, Full Rivalry

John Cena and Shawn Michaels were two of the top superstars in WWE from 2004 to 2010. During this time, the duo produced several good matches on RAW(and one on WrestleMania 23), which were surrounded by storylines that complemented both stars. Here, we will discuss all the singles matches between John Cena and Shawn Michaels along with the rivalry that they had in WWE.

1. Monday Night RAW – October 31, 2005

This was the first televised singles match between Cena and Michaels. With Michaels looking to be added to the WWE title match, he asked for a singles match against Cena with the condition that if he won, he would be added to the title match at Taboo Tuesday the following night. Michaels and Cena gave an impressive match on RAW, but the match ended in a DQ as Kurt Angle attacked both men.

Result – Disqualification

Due to this DQ, Michaels was added to the WWE title match against Cena which also featured Angle. However, Cena was able to retain the title once again at Taboo Tuesday.

2. Wrestlemania 23 (2007)

John Cena vs Shawn Michaels wrestlemania 2007

After more than a year, John Cena and Shawn Michaels clashed once again at WrestleMania 23. Michaels became the #1 contender by defeating Randy Orton and Edge in a triple-threat match on RAW. Cena and Michaels continued to feud with Rated RKO, and Undertaker & Batista as a tag team during the build-up to this match and also became WWE Tag Team Champions by beating The Hardy Boys. At WrestleMania, Cena retained the WWE Championship by getting the submission win with an STF. The match was the main event of the night and was also the longest match of the event.

Winner – John Cena

The animosity between Cena and Michaels only increased after this match. They ended up losing their tag team title back to The Hardy Boys in a Battle Royal just one night after WrestleMania 23.

3. Monday Night RAW – April 23, 2007

John Cena vs Shawn Michaels monday night raw 2007

WWE booked a rematch between Cena and Michaels from WrestleMania 23 on WWE RAW episode of April 23. It was a non-title singles match but Michaels could have earned a title shot if he defeated Cena in this match. And Michaels was able to earn this title shot. After another good match between them, Michaels countered STFU by his finisher, Sweet Chin Music to get the win.

Winner – Shawn Michaels

Following his win on April 23 RAW episode, Michaels was added to the WWE title match at Backlash 2007, which was a fatal 4-Way match against Cena, Orton and Edge. Cena once again managed to retain the title at Backlash as Michaels’ Sweet Chin Music hit Cena and he fell on top on Orton accidentally to get the pinfall. On April 30 RAW episode, Michaels confronted Cena over how he got lucky at Backlash and demanded another match. Cena agreed to his demands instantly. But, the match never took place as Michaels was attacked backstage by The Great Khali.

4. Monday Night Raw – March 10, 2008

John Cena vs Shawn Michaels 10 march 2008

John Cena was feuding with Randy Orton and Triple H on the road to WrestleMania 24 for a triple-threat WWE Championship match. Randy Orton was given charge of RAW for one night for March 10, 2008 episode and he decided to book Cena in a singles match against Michaels. Michaels and Cena worked a good main event match but the end was spoiled by Orton attacking Michaels and giving him a DQ win.

Winner – Shawn Michaels

5. Monday Night RAW – January 12, 2009

Shawn Michaels was employed by JBL during this time period. JBL was supposed to face World Heavyweight Championship Cena at Royal Rumble. In order to rough up Cena a bit, JBL put Michaels against Cena in a non-title match on the 12 January episode of RAW. He also interfered in the ending of the match by provding a distraction that gave Michaels the opportunity to hit Sweet Chin Music to get the pin over the World Champion.

Winner – Shawn Micheals

6. Monday Night Raw – January 26, 2009

Shawn Michaels vs John Cena 26 january 2009

After Michaels defeated Cena just two weeks ago, JBL put HBK in a rematch against Cena. This time, Michaels was competing to get JBL a spot in the Elimination Chamber match the following month. As Michaels was going for an elbow drop, JBL protested for some reason. Cena then sent JBL into Michaels and hit STFU on Michaels to get the pin and the win.

Winner – John Cena

After this match, Cena and Michaels also feuded briefly in the lead-up to Survivor Series 2009 for a triple threat match against Triple H. Cena also won this match at Survivor Series by pinning Triple H.