3 WWE dream matches that didn't live up to the hype, and 3 that exceeded expectations

Hogan and Rock delivered at WrestleMania 18, whilst Lesnar Vs Ambrose was a dud in 2016.
Hogan and Rock delivered at WrestleMania 18, whilst Lesnar Vs Ambrose was a dud in 2016.

#3 Exceeded expectations: The Rock Vs. John Cena (WrestleMania 28)

The Rock defeated Cena in a match one year in the making at WrestleMania 28.
The Rock defeated Cena in a match one year in the making at WrestleMania 28.

If I had to describe the Rock-John Cena feud of 2011-2013 in one word, it'd be 'brave'. The company took a huge gamble by announcing the WrestleMania 28 main event a year in advance, and for the next 12 months, speculation ran rampant over who would win.

"Surely it'll be The Rock right, as WWE wouldn't bring him in to lose?"

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"But then again, this is John Cena, the name and face of WWE, and a full-time star, surely he'll beat the part-timer."

Colliding on April 1, the two delivered exactly what fans came to see, as a split-second mistake by John cost him the bout. Their rematch the following year paled in comparison, though to be fare to their Mania 29 encounter, it had a tough act to follow.

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Edited by Raunak J
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