10 Biggest Babyface Wins At WrestleMania

5. John Cena Vs. JBL (WrestleMania 21)

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Some may have their pitchforks at the ready, but there's a reason John Cena vs. JBL takes up space on this list. Despite the popular misconception that he's a horrendous worker, Cena has at times proven otherwise. WrestleMania 21 may never rank among his most amazing matches, but it's nonetheless one of the most poignant moments of his entire career.

Back in 2005, Cena hadn't yet fully crossed into the territory he occupies now. In other words, he was still eliciting some positive responses from WWE audiences, and 'Mania 21 was his coronation as the promotion's big babyface hope for the future. Eventually, fans would start to turn their backs on the man, but he was a rightful and popular winner against JBL.

This marked Cena's first ever WWE World Title victory, and it completed his journey to the top. Love him or hate him, the guy has provided big box office for the organisation ever since. Along the way, he's had many better matches than this one, but that doesn't prevent it from being remembered as a truly gargantuan babyface win in WWE history.

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