description The Rock vs John Cena (WWE) Overview
The rivalry between The Rock and John Cena was a high-profile professional wrestling program in the WWE that spanned from 2012 to 2013. Billed as a 'Once in a Lifetime' event, the feud culminated in two consecutive main-event matches at WrestleMania XXVIII and WrestleMania 29. The storyline framed the conflict as a generational clash between the past face of the company and its modern standard-bearer. This extended program drew significant mainstream attention and resulted in major pay-per-view buys for the organization.
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Why was Rock vs John Cena called Once in a Lifetime?
WWE used Once in a Lifetime for the first singles match because Dwayne Johnson and John Cena represented different generations of its top stars. The match was the main event of WrestleMania XXVIII in Miami on April 1, 2012.
Who won The Rock vs John Cena at WrestleMania XXVIII?
The Rock defeated John Cena in the WrestleMania XXVIII main event. Their first match was non-title, so the result left room for a major rematch rather than immediately changing the WWE Championship.
What happened in the John Cena vs The Rock rematch at WrestleMania 29?
John Cena defeated The Rock in the WrestleMania 29 main event on April 7, 2013. Cena won the WWE Championship and recorded the 11th WWE title reign highlighted by WWE after the match.
What made the rivalry more than a two-match wrestling feud?
The program was built around the clash between Cena's full-time WWE identity and The Rock's Hollywood career and returning-star status. The Rock returned as host of WrestleMania XXVII in 2011 before the rivalry led to the 2012 and 2013 main events.
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