John Cena vs. the Rock: Comparing the Tale of the Tape and WrestleMania History

Is it the fight of the decade?

The Rock will be squaring off against John Cena in what has become the most hyped event in the last 10 years of WrestleMania.

Why?

Because these guys are the WWE.

Both have forever left their mark on the sport and both will surely be inducted into the Hall of Fame.  

This is going to be an incredibly even match between two of the greatest of all time.

Here is a breakdown of the pair to give you an idea of how we have reached this point:

John Cena

Stats: 34 years old, 6’1’’, 250 pounds, born in West Newbury, Mass.

WWE Debut: 2001

Accomplishments: 19 total championships, including 12 world titles and a record 10 WWE championships

Wrestling Style: Cena is one of the strongest wrestlers ever to compete in the WWE. He uses that strength to pick up smaller opponents and throw them around the ring until he can land the submission.

He has the speed and quickness to get by guys like Mark Henry, while still possessing the strength to bodyslam him.

Trademark Move: Attitude Adjustment, STF

WrestleMania History: Cena checks in with a 6-2 record in the biggest event of the year. At WrestleMania 20, a little-known Cena destroyed Big Show to become a superstar almost overnight.

He started 4-0 at the event, but a crushing loss to Triple H and Randy Orton in WrestleMania XXIV destroyed his attempt to achieve Undertaker-like status.

After getting back on track against Batista, last year, The Rock cost him a win against The Miz as he interfered in the middle of the match. This was the beginning of a feud that will culminate on Sunday night.

The Rock

Stats: 39 years old, 6’5’’, 260 pounds, born in Hayward, Calif.

WWE Debut: 1996

Accomplishments: 16 total championships, including nine world heavyweight titles and two WWF intercontinental championships

Wrestling Style: One of the most powerful men to ever step into the ring, Rock uses his muscles to throw around smaller opponents with ease. Rarely does he need a submission, as his powerful blows are able to knock his opponent into a daze. He incorporates his charisma into the ring like no other and it’s made him arguably the most famous wrestler of all-time.

Trademark Move: Rock Bottom

WrestleMania History: The Rock enters WrestleMania 28 with a 4-4 record, with three of the most memorable matches coming against his old arch rival Stone Cold Steve Austin, who he went 1-2 against.

He has beaten Hulk Hogan and Ken Shamroc,  but is entering this year’s match having lost his last battle in a Handicap match with Mick Foley against Evolution at WrestleMania 20.

Is The Rock going to be rusty after an eight-year layoff? That is the million dollar question. 

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