The 7 greatest rematches in WWE history 

#4 John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels (WWE Raw April 23rd, 2007)

On This Day:April 23 2007 -John Cena vs Shawn Michaels nearly goes an hour on RAW. Arguably the greatest match in RAW history. pic.twitter.com/mtGMG05UI7

— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) April 23, 2021

The main event of WWE WrestleMania 23 saw John Cena defeat Shawn Michaels to successfully defend the WWE Championship. Just a few weeks later, the company headlined the April 23rd, 2007 Monday Night Raw in London, England with the two men clashing in a rematch.

Michaels and Cena's Mania contest was praised for its quality, but no one could have expected what these two superstars would produce in London. For nearly one hour, John Cena and Shawn Michaels battled in a back-and-forth encounter that told an exceptional story.

ICYMI, this week’s match of the week is @JohnCena vs @ShawnMichaels from April 23, 2007 on #WWERaw from London 🇬🇧 One of the best WWE TV matches of all time. Check it out this week!https://t.co/cpLm6QMeQF pic.twitter.com/ItQRi2S4hh

— The Wrestling Connection Podcast (@WrestleConnect1) May 5, 2020

The Heartbreak Kid tried to wear down the WWE Champion and showcase his technical wrestling prowess. Cena looked to keep up with his more experienced opponent and use his strength to overcome Michaels' advantages over him.

The action was engrossing and compelling, with some close nearfalls that had the fans on the edge of their seats. For 58 minutes, the WrestleMania 23 main eventers improved upon their output at the Showcase of the Immortals and produced a spectacular contest.

It was very rare for WWE to put a match of this length on their weekly television at this point. The two superstars eclipsed the quality of their WrestleMania 23 main event and then some. It is among the best matches of John Cena's career and is remembered as one of the greatest Raw or WWE TV matches of all time.