WWE Throwback: John Cena is back in the business for one last time with the ‘Never Give Up Attitude’. He is all set to hang his boots from the wrestling industry this year. Let's look at one of his most iconic avatars from the bout arena that set a new trend in the universe of World Wrestling Entertainment.John Cena's Dr. Thuganomics character is not widely known because the veteran wrestler was introduced in his early years of career and also shut it down for his now legendary ‘Never Give Up’ avatar. Cena was not a big shot when he made his in-ring debut in 2002. Though, his first match created a storm as he fiercely took on Kurt Angle shocking everyone in the locker room.John Cena still had to do a lot more to get at the top of the pinnacle. Prove to the WWE Universe and the management of his capabilities. And in the 2003 feud against Big Show, he introduced the Dr. Thuganomics character. The trends in those times were set by rappers and John wanted to test the waters if he could adorn the character and make waves among the WWE fans.Also Read: WWE Royal Rumble 2025: 5 reasons why it was a disappointment for fansTo much surprise, the WWE management witnessed John Cena’s growing popularity with the funky character. They let Cena continue it, which led to some memorable segments including the famous one with the Stephanie McMahon flirt. The thuganomics skit went on for the next two years and Cena finally pulled the plug on it in 2005.Dr. Thuganomics was on the main stage for only two years but the impact it left for the generations to come was deep. And with 2025 being the retirement tour year for John Cena, fans are expecting a return of Dr. Thuganomics. It will be interesting to see if John Cena brings back the character, who would it be against?