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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena Reflects on Apologizing to Ata Johnson After WrestleMania 28 Showdown With The Rock
Image via WWE (WrestleMania 28) John Cena and The Rock are perhaps two of the biggest WWE stars of all time. And when it was announced that the two icons were scheduled to face each other at WrestleMania 28, fan excitement was at an all-time high. The interesting thing was that the match was made official on Raw right after WrestleMania 27, a whole year in advance. Therefore, the build-up to the clash was iconic in itself. When the duo met in Sun Life Stadium in what was billed as 'Once in a Lifetime', fans got the best parts of both eras. The Attitude era vs. The PG Era. It is only natural that the two legends tried their best to build excitement for the bout. However, this got fishy at times with both stars hurling insults at each other. And owing to this, Cena recently revealed that he had apologised to The Rock's mother as a gesture of goodwill after their Miami encounter was set and done. John Cena Says Ata Johnson Was Cool About His Personal Remarks While speaking to Vanity Fair about his journey with The Rock, Cena reflected on apologizing to Ata Johnson regarding the personal comments the current WWE Champion made for the build-up to their iconic clash. 'After the show is over, the very first thing I do is apologize to Dwayne's mother because she was the first person I saw. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Niterói (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo by Taboola by Taboola And I apologized and said, 'I hope you understand I was just trying to do what was best for tonight.' She, having the experience and wisdom – of course – she was extremely gracious and a class act like she always is, but it was important for me to get that weight off my backpack.' John Cena Rewatches WWE, Barbie, Peacemaker & More | Vanity Fair Johnson has been part of the famous Samoan Wrestling Dynasty from the get-go, so she was aware of how things run in the professional wrestling business. Being the wife of WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson and the mother of The Rock, she understood the importance of promos and buildup. That is the reason she was calm about how things unfolded during her son's rivalry with Cena. For the unversed, Cena's main point about The Rock during their rivalry was that he left the WWE for the bright lights of Hollywood. Moreover, Cena also called Johnson selfish for not caring enough for the fans and not appearing regularly on WWE television. An infamous segment featured the duo in which the 17-time Champion pointed out that Johnson had written his promo lines on his hands and that Cena didn't need to do it, as he could memorize his lines pretty well. The duo went on to have another match at WrestleMania 29 for the WWE title, which Cena won after losing their first encounter a year prior. Moreover, Cena recently joined The Rock and 'sold his soul' to turn heel for the first time since 2003 and won his record 17th WWE title at WrestleMania 41 by beating Cody Rhodes. And just like Johnson from 2012, Cena is now a bona fide movie star himself with prominent roles in The Peacemaker series and the Fast & Furious franchise. Also read: Former WWE NXT Champion reflects on reports of most harassed wrestlers online Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Reveals Secret About His WWE Match With The Rock
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. John Cena has revealed the hardest part of his legendary "Once in a Lifetime" match against The Rock at WrestleMania 28. In a new interview, the 17-time world champion explained that the most difficult aspect of the match happened long before he ever stepped into the ring. Speaking to Vanity Fair while breaking down his career, Cena reflected on the year-long build to the iconic bout. He revealed that he knew the outcome of the match a full year in advance. Knowing The Outcome Cena explained that the most challenging part of the entire process was delivering months of passionate and intense promos, all while knowing he was going to lose. He stated that performing in the match itself was the easy part. "You would think that, man, going to the actual stage would be the worst part, that was the easy part," Cena said. "I knew I was losing the year before the fight. All of those promos you see, all of those speeches, every single one of them, I knew that I was gonna finish in second place." The Unprecedented Year-Long Build The feud between John Cena and The Rock was built in a way that had never been done before. On the Raw after WrestleMania 27 in 2011, after The Rock had cost Cena his WWE Championship match against The Miz, the two megastars agreed to face each other in the main event of WrestleMania 28—a full year later. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: The Rock, Vince McMahon, and John Cena attend the WrestleMania 29 Press Conference at Radio City Music Hall on April 4, 2013 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: The Rock, Vince McMahon, and John Cena attend the WrestleMania 29 Press Conference at Radio City Music Hall on April 4, 2013 in New York City. This unprecedented announcement created a unique, slow-burn storyline that simmered for twelve months. It was a generational clash between the biggest star of the Attitude Era and the biggest star of the "PG Era," and the long build created massive anticipation for the event in The Rock's hometown of Miami. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Blurring The Lines The feud was defined by its promos, which often blurred the lines between entertainment and reality, making the rivalry feel deeply personal. Cena repeatedly called out The Rock for leaving WWE for a Hollywood career, questioning his passion for the business and famously pointing out that The Rock had promo notes written on his wrist. In return, The Rock mocked Cena's colorful merchandise and younger fanbase, labeling him a "Fruity Pebble" and questioning his toughness. For Cena to deliver these heated and often personal promos with the knowledge that he was slated to lose the eventual match is a testament to his professionalism and commitment to storytelling. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
