Before making the switch to the Attitude Adjustment, Cena had previously relied on another finishing move, known as the Protobomb. Inspired by his original wrestling character, known as The Prototype, Cena’s Protobomb was a spin-out powerbomb. Though Cena continued to use the move, by the time he reached WWE TV, it was clear the company wanted to go in a different direction with his finisher. His early major victories often came via roll-up or counter before he eventually adopted the FU.

While not quite as iconic as the AA, Cena does have other signature moves. The STFU (or simply STF) has often served as a submission that Cena can pull out in times of need, such as when he used it to beat CM Punk at this year’s WWE Elimination Chamber.

Another recognizable Cena gesture is the Five-Knuckle Shuffle. More of a taunt than a wrestling move, it’s marked by Cena delivering his trademark “You Can’t See Me” gesture to a grounded opponent before hitting the ropes and then punching the mat in front of them. Usually done just prior to the AA, the Five-Knuckle Shuffle is known as one of Cena’s “five moves of doom,” a running joke among fans about the repetitive nature shared between many of Cena’s matches.