John Cena expressed unhappiness over losing to The Rock at WrestleMania 28
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:28 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Former WWE referee Mike Chioda claims John Cena was unhappy after losing to The Rock at WrestleMania 28. The match, which took place in Miami, was hyped as a generational showdown, featuring a year-long build-up. Chioda stated that Cena's reaction reflected his discontent with the outcome, which had significant implications for his career. The decision for Cena to lose was made by Vince McMahon, likely influenced by the event's financial success. Cena's defeat initiated a challenging year for him in WWE that included several high-profile losses.
- •John Cena lost to The Rock at WrestleMania 28.
- •Match promoted as a generational bout with a year-long build-up.
- •Vince McMahon made the decision for Cena to lose.
- •Cena's loss was pivotal in his storyline for the following year.
- •Chioda shared insights on Cena's reaction and match context.
- 9:28 AMYahoo Sports — John Cena was ‘not happy’ losing to The Rock at WrestleMania 28, claims former WWE referee
"John Cena was not happy about coming out on the losing end of his ‘Once in a Lifetime’ match against The Rock. Cena and The Rock made history in 2011, as they set up the main event of WrestleMania 28 a year in advance, agreeing to the generational bout on the RAW after WrestleMania 27.
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