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I think if you set out not to like a John Cena match, you are not going to like a John Cena match, regardless of performance.
I was neutral to John at the beginning of this year. Didn't hate, didn't like. However, take his matches in isolation and they are good. Probably one of his best years, yes. However, as much as that is down to Cena, I do feel that much of that is also down to who they paired him with.
Last year, he was paired with Big Show, John Laurinitis and Kane. The pace of these matches was slow and lumbering, which I don't think matches Cena's style.
This year he wrestled CM Punk in a great match on Raw, Daniel Bryan, Alberto Del Rio, The Shield (who can all "go"). The match with Henry was slow, but Henry absolutely made that match interesting with his swerve of the year and gave it an added spice.
His promo work this year has been much better. This is something where he does have to stand alone and not work with an opponent. He has brought the intensity when needed, he brings a touch of comedy if required. Whether the writers have now given him free reign to say what he wants or he has just reached down and been more creative himself, I'm not sure.
His injury seemed to come at the wrong time, and on his way out, he put over Daniel Bryan, legit. He obviously worked hard to get back as fast as he could.
I would say I am now a fan of Cena.
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