4 Ups & 6 Downs From WWE WrestleMania 29
1. Twice In A Lifetime
There was much to appreciate about the controversial "Once In A Lifetime" sequel between John Cena and The Rock, though the pair still guiltily indulged in the finisher kick-out formula that was, by then, becoming something of an obsession in 'The Champ's major main events.
Working out the kinks from the bloated original, both men looked a little sharper second time around, but the match itself couldn't recapture the aura from the original. 'The Great One' benefitted from his increased in-ring schedule, and his added involvement as WWE Champion had the desired effect on his all-round presentation as a pro-wrestler rather than guesting Hollywood megastar. It wasn't, however, the stature-enhancing spectacle WWE had perhaps hoped for.
Cena was beyond the point of needing it as much as Rock was from handing it over - both men had proven in spite of the averages matches that their stars shone brighter than anybody else's on the roster. The torch wasn't passed, it was merely glad-handed.