The 5 most unforgettable WWE debut matches

The Undertaker had a legendary 30-year career after his debut in 1990
The Undertaker had a legendary 30-year career after his debut in 1990

#3 John Cena

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John Cena had an epic WWE debut vs Kurt Angle
John Cena had an epic WWE debut vs Kurt Angle

"Ruthless Aggression" - two words that would forever change the future path of the WWE. On June 27, 2002 during Smackdown, Kurt Angle would issue an open challenge to the WWE locker room. Who would answer? None other than a determined 25 year old named John Cena.

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A Ruthless, Aggressive WWE Debut Performance

Kurt Angle would ask Cena what was the one quality he possessed that made him think he could take on the best wrestler in the business? Cena screamed his answer, "Ruthless Aggression!" Cena then slapped Angle and their match began.

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The WWE rookie superstar showed off an impressive power-based move set and nearly pinned Angle on multiple occasions. After a back and forth bout, Angle was eventually able to roll John Cena up to earn a hard-fought victory.

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Even though Angle defeated Cena on this night, the WWE Universe recognized the potential of this new superstar. It was the ideal launching pad to one of the greatest WWE careers of all-time.

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