20 Incredible John Cena Matches To Binge-Watch Before He Retires
5. John Cena vs The Rock - WrestleMania 28
Even for John Cena, it simply didn't get any bigger than his first WrestleMania encounter with The Rock. Smashing all PPV records in WWE history, and after a month of incredibly raw promos against one another (including Cena crossing the line to tell the world The Rock had his promo notes written on his hand), this bitter feud between two of wrestling's most worthy Mount Rushmore contenders was finally settled in the ring.
The feeling of genuine animosity, the immeasurable star power, and a crowd that felt every single moment is everything a fan could ever want in a WrestleMania main event. Back-and-forth throughout, Rock's Sharpshooter was followed by Cena's STF as the end of this nail-biting encounter drew near. Cena would eventually become undone by trying to hit Rocky with The People's Elbow, instead walking into a Rock Bottom that sealed the win for 'The Great One'.
They made a mockery of the match's Once In A Lifetime tagline by running it back a year later to allow Cena his revenge, but as far as WrestleMania goes, it never got any bigger for Big Match John.