Ask anyone from the hobby who their favorite wrestler is and the answers will range far and wide. Some will go for the classics, like Hulk Hogan or Ric Flair, while others will go for the latest stars, like Roman Reigns or Bryan Danielson. While these answers are all good, there is certainly going to be a good part of the community who will go for John Cena cards at any given chance.
That's a given since the former WWE superstar's resume is impressive indeed. With 16 world championship runs, five times with the United States title, four with the World Tag Team belts, and twice winning the Royal Rumble, Cena is indeed one for the record books during his time as a wrestler. And at this point in time, after appearing in blockbusters and headlining Peacemaker, the 44-year old's popularity is surging through the roof.
That's why it's only fitting for collectors to know what kind of pull this star has in the market. Shown below are some of the most electrifying John Cena cards you'll see out there.
2015 Topps WWE Undisputed autographed John Cena card
Nothing beats a card with a simple look that highlights the individual on it. In the case of this autographed 2015 Topps WWE Undisputed card of Cena, its wonder lies in the design's no-nonsense look. With his signature “You can't see me” pose on the side and his signature near the center, the card itself will be a highlight of any wrestling fan's collection.
At the time of its release, this card was only available as a redemption from Topps. Since it wasn't that available back then, it only stands to reason a PSA 8 copy of this John Cena card is valued at $400 in the market. It isn't that hard to imagine that a PSA 9 or 10 slab of this insane pull would push the price higher than this particular copy. In any case, an autographed card by the Doctor of Thuganomics is a sight for sore eyes indeed.
2007 Topps WWE Heritage III Autographed John Cena card
2007 was the year Cena solidified his run at one of the WWE's top faces after building him up for over two years. After overcoming the likes of JBL on Smackdown, Cena's move to Raw saw his popularity increase in the company's main brand. It's only fitting that his Topps WWE Heritage III auto, released during the same year, hold the same prestige as it was during Cena's popular run at that time.
The card's classic look, with an oval profile of Cena's image on the left and a stickered auto on the right, looks as timeless as it can get. Wrestling card collectors will also appreciate Cena's younger look, which coincides during his prime with the WWE. And with a PSA 10 grade on this slab, it only stands to reason for the card to have a $471 price tag on it. Not too bad for a guy who started out in the Aggression Era and almost beat Kurt Angle in his first match.
2002 Fleer Royal Rumble John Cena rookie card
When it comes to the hobby, rookie cards are the heavy favorite among collectors. The same can be said too about those who are into wrestling memorabilia and this John Cena offering is among the best you can get. It features the future Hall of Fame inductee in his first Royal Rumble match in 2002, wearing red trunks and boots. This look, of course, would be lightyears away from the rap-inspired clothes Cena would wear during his different runs in the WWE.
With a legendary career tucked underneath his belt, there's no reason for this classic John Cena card to pull its weight in the market. In fact, a recent sale of it in a PSA 9 slab garnered $1,875 on the market. Even with that grade, this is truly a must-have for wrestling card collectors.
2015 Topps Chrome WWE John Cena Gold Refractor
Even with his career slowing down at this point, it's still hard to argue about the way Cena draws in the crowds to the WWE. Sure, there was a lot of heat when he refused to be buried by other stars so they can rise through the ranks. But if there's anything Cena is good at during the final stages of his stay in the WWE, it's the way he cuts promos to increase hype for his matches.
It's the same thing too with this Topps Chrome Gold Refractor from 2015. Cena's stoic, yet, chiseled profile is placed front and center on the card. Its short-printed gold look lends more awe and glory to the established star. And even with a grade of PSA 9, collectors can be sure this John Cena card will fetch a pretty good price in the market.
Spoiler alert, though. It's currently valued at $3,000.
2002 Fleer Royal Rumble John Cena signed rookie card
Although this is the same card earlier, what sets this monster John Cena card is it's signed by the 16-time world champion himself and certified by PSA. The fact that he held this particular card, inscribed his signature, and obtained a grade of 9 is a feat in itself.
Collectors know that a card of this magnitude doesn't instantly pop out of nowhere or if it has a good supply in the market. That's why its $5,000 price tag clearly indicates that this card is one of a kind and won't be easily found anywhere.
With Cena's star expanding from WWE to Hollywood, his cards are sure to enjoy a boost in value and popularity. And with season 2 of Peacemaker set to shoot soon, there's no reason to hoard any John Cena card you'll see in the market.
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