Cena tops global stars in fan-voted tournament
Summary
– John Cena won Pubity’s 2025 Person Of The Year award
– He defeated Cristiano Ronaldo in the final with 55 percent of the vote
– The win followed multiple fan-voted rounds against major global figures
John Cena has been named Pubity’s Person Of The Year after winning a fan-voted tournament that featured some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and technology. The final round saw Cena edge out Cristiano Ronaldo in a closely contested vote.
The single-elimination bracket included high-profile figures such as Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Lionel Messi. Cena advanced through the tournament by defeating Altman in the opening round, then eliminated Timothée Chalamet and Messi to reach the final.
The championship round delivered the tightest result of the competition. Cena secured the win with 55 percent of the vote, narrowly defeating Ronaldo and claiming the top spot in Pubity’s annual fan poll.
The recognition comes shortly after Cena’s final WWE match, where he retired following a submission loss to Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13. Cena later explained that his mindset and sense of fulfillment played a major role in how he approached his final moments in the ring.
The award reflects Cena’s lasting impact across wrestling, film, and pop culture, underscoring his ability to connect with fans well beyond the squared circle.
John Cena has been named Pubity's 2025 Person of the Year according to our official fan vote.
He narrowly beat Cristiano Ronaldo 55% to 45%. pic.twitter.com/WnnTRHPdyb
— Pubity (@pubity) December 25, 2025
