The Rock vs. John Cena feud was a unique blend of reality and storytelling. It featured two larger-than-life personalities and icons of their respective eras colliding in a battle for supremacy. The feud captivated audiences, showcased memorable promos, and resulted in highly anticipated matches at WrestleMania, leaving a lasting impact on WWE history.
Moreover, the heated promos between The Rock and John Cena added an extra layer of intensity and personal rivalry to their feud. Their verbal exchanges showcased their mic skills, charisma, and ability to engage the audience. These promos, filled with biting insults, passionate arguments, and memorable one-liners, became an integral part of their feud.
During his appearance on Notsam Wrestling, Cena reflected on the heated promos and insults between him and Rock which resulted in real-life heat between them. He also compared himself and The Rock to Michael Jordan and LeBron James in their prime.
“I’d like to think that I gave every chance to speak my best. The thing with our matchup, the thing that some people might not have seen was that it was Michael Jordan and LeBron James in their prime. To do that in this scenario, you do not have to elevate The Rock. He will always be in his own universe,” Cena stated.
He further added that Rock instead had to elevate him. So Cena was just punching from underneath. As a matter of fact, he had to keep punching while looking for something.
John Cena admits he was wrong in his rivalry vs. Dwayne Johnson
Following the two The Rock vs. John Cena WrestleMania encounters, both of them developed a mutual respect for each other. They acknowledged each other’s contributions to the industry. And showcased a camaraderie that extended beyond their on-screen rivalry.
In the same Notsam Wrestling interview, Cena had no shame in admitting that making it personal with Dwayne Johnson during their feud was his fault. He revealed that he explained his perspective to Johnson after realizing that he was there to give back to the business.
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“And obviously, I couldn’t just be like I’m authentic, I had to prove it out there, prove my authenticity. And then say like hey man I just wanted to pack the place and I just wanted people to be interested. And I did it the wrong way. We should’ve collaborated. We should’ve talked in hindsight,” He said.
Cena concluded saying, “And I should’ve asked what’s the best way to make us equals. Instead, I did it myself and in turn created a huge space and that was my fault. Considering the statement by the former 16-time WWE champion, it seems he decided to bury the hatchet and clarified that he has nothing but respect for The Rock.
