10 Wrestlers Whose WWE Careers Were Derailed By John Cena

3. Bray Wyatt

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Oh boy, where to begin with this one?

Through 2013-14, The Wyatt Family were one of WWE’s hottest acts. Their feud with The Shield was legendary, their gimmick was unique, and in Bray Wyatt, they had a cunning, enigmatic leader with a knack for bending opponents to his will.

Unfortunately, Wyatt also has an atrocious record when it comes to winning long-term rivalries, and it started with John Cena.

The Wyatt Family were at an all-time high after defeating The Shield at Elimination Chamber 2014, and it felt truly special when Bray went-on to wage war with Cena at WrestleMania XXX. Wyatt, however, ate a crushing loss in what was effectively a 3-on-1 clash after interference from Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.

John Cena, in one match, destroyed The Wyatt Family’s aura of intimidation, and while Bray would face The Undertaker in a WrestleMania showcase match the following year, there’s still considerable work to be done before the Family is fully rehabilitated.

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