John Cena’s journey at WrestleMania shows his rise from a fresh star to the face of WWE. Over the years, Cena has captivated crowds with high-stakes battles. His WrestleMania matches have been filled with iconic moments and memorable rivalries.
Cena’s WrestleMania matches played a huge role in his legacy. Those fights with thousands cheering for him from the stands helped him become the icon he is today. Here is a list of John Cena‘s best matches at WrestleMania.
10) John Cena vs. JBL – WrestleMania 21 (2005)
Cena’s first WWE Championship victory at WrestleMania. JBL was defending his lengthy 280-day title reign in this match. Cena had the crowd firmly behind him. After bearing JBL’s offense, Cena connected with the FU (later renamed Attitude Adjustment) to win his first world championship.
9) John Cena vs. Rusev – WrestleMania 31 (2015)
A patriotic showdown for the United States Championship. Rusev dominated early with his power game and offense. The Bulgarian Brute locked in his signature Accolade submission hold multiple times. Cena fought back, eventually reversing the Accolade and hitting the Attitude Adjustment to capture his fifth United States Championship.
8) John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt – WrestleMania XXX (2014)
A psychological battle where Wyatt attempted to expose Cena’s supposed dark side. Wyatt used mind games and controlled portions with his unorthodox offense and submission holds. The match featured Wyatt’s signature spider walk and his attempts to break Cena mentally. Despite the mental warfare, Cena overcame Wyatt’s tactics and won with the Attitude Adjustment.
John Cena vs Bray Wyatt
WrestleMania 30
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7) John Cena vs. Edge vs. Big Show – WrestleMania 25 (2009)
A chaotic triple threat where Cena’s rivalry with Edge took center stage. The match featured the memorable spot where Cena lifted both Edge and Big Show simultaneously onto his shoulders. Big Show served as the powerhouse third man, but the Cena-Edge chemistry drove the action. Cena hit a second Attitude Adjustment on Big Show and scored the pinfall victory to capture the World Heavyweight Championship.
6) John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Randy Orton – WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
A triple threat title match with unique babyface vs. babyface vs. heel dynamics. Cena had earned his spot back after losing at No Way Out earlier. The match featured excellent chemistry between Cena and Triple H during their exchanges. The finish saw Triple H hit the Pedigree on Cena, but Randy Orton slid in to steal the pin and retain his championship, giving Cena his first WrestleMania defeat.
5) John Cena vs. Batista – WrestleMania XXVI (2010)
A hard-hitting clash between two powerhouses of the mid-2000s era. Batista had turned heel and dominated early with his raw power and aggressive style. The Animal controlled much of the contest with devastating power moves. Cena mounted his comeback and locked in the STF submission hold, forcing the former champion to tap out and regain the WWE Championship.
4) John Cena vs. The Rock – WrestleMania 29 (2013)
The rematch for redemption featured Cena looking to avenge his previous year’s loss. Both competitors again traded their signature weapons with high-impact moves and near-falls. Cena’s hit The Rock with the Attitude Adjustment to reclaim the WWE Championship, winning his 11th world title.
3) John Cena vs. Triple H – WrestleMania 22 (2006)
A heated main event where Cena faced hostile crowd reactions. Triple H dominated portions of the match with his veteran moves. The climax saw multiple finisher attempts from both men before Cena countered a Pedigree attempt and connected with the Attitude Adjustment to retain his WWE Championship.
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WWE Championship
WrestleMania 22
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2) John Cena vs. The Rock – WrestleMania XXVIII (2012)
Billed as “Once in a Lifetime,” this dream match featured intense back-and-forth action with both legends exchanging signature moves. The decisive moment came when The Rock countered Cena’s attempted People’s Elbow and immediately hit the Rock Bottom for the victory.
Which is John Cena’s greatest WrestleMania match?
John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels – WrestleMania 23 (2007)
“Mr. WrestleMania.” Michaels controlled early with technical wrestling and hit a devastating piledriver on the steel steps that left Cena bleeding. The match built tremendous momentum with multiple near-falls and submission attempts. Cena made his comeback with signature moves and locked Michaels in the STF submission hold, forcing the veteran to tap out and retain the WWE Championship.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many times has John Cena won a world title at WrestleMania?
John Cena has won three world championships alongside one World Heavyweight Championship and one Undisputed WWE Championship.
Which WrestleMania match is billed as “Once in a Lifetime” for John Cena?
His 2012 WrestleMania 28 showdown against The Rock was dubbed the “Once in a Lifetime” event.
Who did John Cena face in his WrestleMania debut?
Cena debuted at WrestleMania 20 in 2004, defeating Big Show for the United States Championship.
When did John Cena lose his first WrestleMania match?
Randy Orton defeated both John Cena and Triple H in a thriple-threat match at WrestleMania XXIV in 2008.
