Who has beaten John Cena at WrestleMania?

Last Modified Feb 4, 2025 10:00 GMT
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John Cena at WrestleMania 39. Source: Getty Images

Born on April 23, 1997, John Cena had worked as a limousine driver before joining WWE. He made his WWE debut in 2002 against Kurt Angle. WrestleMania holds a huge significance in The Champ’s career as Cena became a global sensation after he defeated The Big Show at WrestleMania XX.

As per The Sportster, John Cena has competed in 16 matches at WrestleMania, where he has won 10 and lost 6, as of February 2025.

Also Read: John Cena Royal Rumble Appearances

Wrestlers who have defeated John Cena at WrestleMania

All six defeats suffered by John Cena at WrestleMania came at the hands of six different wrestlers.

Austin Theory - WrestleMania 39

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John Cena at WrestleMania 39. Source: Getty Images

Austin Theory is the latest entry in the exclusive club of Cena Slayers. At WrestleMania 39, Theory used a moment of confusion when the referee was down. While Cena had Theory trapped in his signature STF submission move, 'The Unproven One' hit Cena with a low blow and a quick A-Town Down to win the match.

The Fiend - WrestleMania 36

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, WrestleMania took a unique turn with a Firefly Fun House match between John Cena and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. This wasn't a typical ring brawl. It was a journey through Wyatt's twisted psyche, the Firefly Fun House. Here, Cena confronted not just Wyatt, but his past failures, and even a nightmarish version of himself.

The match defied the traditional wrestling format. It blurred the lines between reality and Wyatt's warped imagination. Despite Cena's signature fighting spirit, The Fiend emerged victorious. This was a rematch of Cena and Wyatt after the Champ had defeated Wyatt at WrestleMania XXX.

The Undertaker - WrestleMania 34

In 2018, WrestleMania 34 witnessed John Cena taking on The Undertaker. The Deadman faced Cena on the Grandest Stage for the first time. However, instead of the lengthy, epic battle, The Undertaker dominated the contest, defeating Cena in less than three minutes.

Also Read: John Cena Wrestlemania Record and Appearances

The Rock - WrestleMania XXVIII

The feud between John Cena and The Rock began in 2011 when The Great One cost Cena his match against The Miz. A year-long buildup culminated in a “Once-In-A-Lifetime” match at WrestleMania XXVIII.

The match saw both men showcasing their signature moves. However, in the end, it was The Rock who emerged victorious with a decisive Rock Bottom.

The Miz - WrestleMania XXVII

John Cena’s second Mania defeat came against The Miz at WrestleMania XXVII. In the closing moments, with Cena seemingly on the verge of victory, The Rock interfered by delivering a Rock Bottom to Cena, creating an opening for The Miz to secure the pin. This was only the second time Cena was defeated in the main event of WrestleMania.

Randy Orton - WrestleMania XXIV

At WrestleMania XXIV, Cena’s archnemesis, Randy Orton, defended his WWE Championship against Cena and Triple H in a triple threat match. Toward the end of the match, The Game hit Cena with a pedigree but was interrupted by The Viper, who pinned Cena to retain the belt. This was John Cena's first loss at WrestleMania.

FAQs

A. John Cena has wrestled at WrestleMania 16 times as of February 2025, based on the Sportster. 

A. Triple H beat John Cena at the Night of Champions in 2008 for the World heavyweight Title, as per Cagematch. 

A. John Cena's favorite wrestler is Vince McMahon, as per WWE.com. 

A. The Miz beat John Cena at WrestleMania XXVII, based on The Sportster. 

A. John Cena beat Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2014, as per The Sportster. 

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