The 2K Showcase Mode returns in WWE 2K23, starring the game's cover star, the legendary John Cena.
However, in an unprecedented twist on the 2K Showcase, instead of playing as John Cena, you will step into the boots of several of Cena’s toughest opponents with one goal in mind: defeat the man who will “Never Give Up.”
The WWE 2K23 showcase will feature a compilation of John Cena's biggest losses, allowing you to play with different characters instead of only playing with Cena himself.
Spanning his 20-year WWE career and narrated by Cena himself, this interactive documentary transitions between gameplay and live-action footage to bring pivotal moments in each match to life.
By progressing through the 2K Showcase Mode in WWE 2K23 and completing objectives, you will be able to unlock new Characters and Attires, historical Arenas, Championships, and more.
How many matches are in the WWE 2K23 John Cena Showcase?
It has been confirmed that there will be 14 Matches in John Cena's 2K Showcase, exclusively featuring iconic matches where the leader of the Cenation lost.
While the matches are locked to keep the “countdown” aspect a surprise as you play, the Showcase itself does not take place chronologically.
Below you can find the full list of matches featured in the WWE 2K23 John Cena's Showcase Mode.
WWE 2K23 John Cena 2K Showcase Match List:
- John Cena vs. Kurt Angle
John Cena's Debut Match (Kurt Angle Open Challenge)
SmackDown 2002 - June 27, 2002 - John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
WWE Championship
Backlash 2003 - April 27, 2003 - John Cena vs. The Undertaker
Vengeance 2003 - July 27, 2003 - John Cena vs. Edge
WWE Championship (Money In The Bank Cash-In)
New Year’s Revolution 2006 - January 8, 2006 - John Cena vs. Rob Van Dam
WWE Championship
ECW One Night Stand 2006 - June 11, 2006 - John Cena vs. Edge
WWE Championship
SummerSlam 2006 - August 20, 2006 - John Cena vs. Triple H
WWE Championship
Night of Champions 2008 - June 29, 2008 - John Cena vs. Batista
SummerSlam 2008 - August 17, 2008 - John Cena vs. Randy Orton
WWE Championship (Hell In A Cell Match)
Hell in a Cell 2009 - October 4, 2009 - John Cena vs. The Rock
"Once in a Lifetime"
WrestleMania 28 - April 1, 2012 - John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
SummerSlam 2014 - August 17, 2014 - John Cena vs. AJ Styles
SummerSlam 2016 - August 21, 2016 - John Cena vs. The Undertaker
WrestleMania 34 - April 8, 2018 - John Cena vs. Roman Reigns
WWE Universal Championship
SummerSlam 2021 - August 21, 2021 - BONUS MATCH: Your pick vs John Cena
"The Choice"
- BONUS MATCH: Your pick vs Super Cena
"Didn't See That Coming"
- BONUS MATCH: John Cena vs Steve Austin vs Hulk Hogan vs Bruno Sammartino
"Council of Legends"
This is the full list of matches confirmed for the WWE 2K23 Showcase mode. Below you can find additional details on each match.
WWE 2K23 John Cena 2K Showcase Match Details:
1. John Cena vs. Kurt Angle - SmackDown 2002
- Angle gloats about beating everybody, issues an open challenge
- A young unknown named John Cena answers the challenge, looking to make a great first impression with the WWE Universe
2. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar - Backlash 2003
- John Cena gets his opportunity at the WWE Championship!
- Brock looks to turn back the challenge of a brash opponent who feels he deserves the opportunities that, so far, have seemingly only gone to “The Next Big Thing!”
3. John Cena vs. The Undertaker - Vengeance 2003
- Cena has angered “The Big Dog” in an attempt to move up the ladder as quickly as possible
- The Undertaker, after having given Cena respect in the past, looks to show his kindness wasn’t weakness, and that Cena’s made a huge mistake in calling him out
4. John Cena vs. Edge - New Year's Revolution 2006
- The historic first-ever cash-in of the Money in the Bank briefcase
- An exhausted John Cena is forced into defending his WWE Championship immediately after surviving the Elimination Chamber
5. John Cena vs. Rob Van Dam - ECW One Night Stand 2006
- RVD looks to Cash In the Money in the Bank briefcase with an incredible home-ring advantage
- RVD promised to rename the WWE Title into the ECW Title if he was victorious, could Cena protect WWE from the extreme circumstances?
6. John Cena vs. Edge - SummerSlam 2006
- Edge has done everything he can to hold onto the title in nefarious ways. At SummerSlam, if he’s disqualified, he loses the WWE Championship!
- A rivalry that has raged for seven months continues as Edge looks to prove he’s got the inside track to defeating Cena
7. John Cena vs. Triple H - Night Of Champions 2008
- Cena made Triple H tap out at WrestleMania 22 to show he was on the level of The Game
- At Night of Champions, Triple H looks to prove he can correct the mistakes he made and get his victory back over Cena, while defending his WWE Championship at the same time
8. John Cena vs. Batista - SummerSlam 2008
- It’s a modern version of Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior as two of WWE’s most powerful forces collide at SummerSlam!
- The two drew parallels constantly, with both winning their first World Championships at WrestleMania 21. Three years later, they look to find out who the better man truly is.
9. John Cena vs. Randy Orton - Hell In A Cell 2009
- A years-long rivalry shows no signs of burning out any time soon as Randy Orton and John Cena are locked inside the Cell!
- Orton is a crazed and ferocious competitor as he looks to reclaim the WWE Championship from the man who took it away from him in the first place!
10. John Cena vs. The Rock - WrestleMania 28
- Attitude meets Ruthless Aggression when two eras collide!
- The Rock returns to WrestleMania competition after eight years. Does he still have the electricity needed to shock Cena?
11. John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar - SummerSlam 2014
- Having conquered The Undertaker’s Streak at WrestleMania XXX, Brock Lesnar feels absolutely unbeatable
- As WWE World Heavyweight Champion, John Cena knows that he’s the only one left to keep Lesnar from completely dominating WWE
12. John Cena vs. AJ Styles - SummerSlam 2016
- A huge rematch after their first meeting ends under questionable circumstances
- 5 years of bitterness boil to the top as AJ Styles looks to prove he’s every bit the generational talent that John Cena is known to be
13. John Cena vs. The Undertaker - WrestleMania 34
- Without a match for WrestleMania 34, Cena calls out The Undertaker
- Undertaker goes weeks without answering, leading many to wonder if he’ll even show up for WrestleMania!
14. John Cena vs. Roman Reigns - SummerSlam 2021
- The Tribal Chief has dominated WWE for nearly a solid year, eliminating all challengers
- John Cena returns at Money in the Bank, letting Roman know that he wants another crack at The Head of the Table.
WWE 2K23 John Cena 2K Showcase Trailer
For more info on WWE 2K23 check out the News Section, and for the full list of confirmed Superstars for the game, visit the full WWE 2K23 Roster Page.
