John Cena's 10 Most Shocking WWE Defeats

He's known for always overcoming the odds...but what about when he didn't?

By Chris Foale /

There€™s a key reason why John Cena is often referred to these days as €˜Big Match John€™. When the pressure is on, and expectations are at their highest, Cena usually delivers. Not only that, we know the Cenation leader lives and dies by his €˜Never Give Up€™ mantra. He has an entire legion of dedicated, young fans who adorn themselves with his t-shirt, hat and wristband uniform, who count on him to always defeat the latest evil that threatens his philosophy of Hustle, Loyalty and Respect. Whether it be battling factions, toppling giants or even taking on the entire roster, Cena always finds a way to dig deeper, fight harder and, no matter how high the odds are stacked against him, win. Except when he doesn€™t. Over his fourteen year WWE career, John Cena€™s phenomenal win/loss record has been lightly dashed with some rare defeats that have left us astonished, bewildered and in some cases, appalled. In a time where most other superstars are constantly trading victories, Cena has been heavily protected for over a decade. This makes him one of the few people who can still evoke a raw, stunned reaction from the crowd when he goes down and the referee's hand hits three. These are John Cena's ten most shocking losses...

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