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In a direct call-back to WrestleMania 28, Cena teased mocking The Rock by attempting a People's Elbow of his own. However, this time Cena anticipated the Rock's counter, leading to a series of rapid reversals. The Finish
Following the match, the two icons shared a emotional embrace in the center of the ring. The Rock hoisted Cena's hand in victory, signaling a symbolic passing of the torch to the generation's definitive star. This match also marked the end of The Rock's stint as a regular in-ring competitor for the era, as he sustained serious abdominal injuries during the bout that required surgery.
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The crowd in New Jersey was very loud. Both men used their best moves to win the title. Cena tried to use the Attitude Adjustment. The Rock hit the Rock Bottom. Both men kicked out of big pins. Cena fooled The Rock by mocking his signature move. Cena hit one final Attitude Adjustment for the win. The Aftermath
: It was later revealed that The Rock suffered torn abdominal and abductor muscles, as well as a hernia, during the match, but he continued to finish the bout. Full WrestleMania 29 Results
to win his record 11th WWE Championship . The match served as a redemption for Cena, who had lost to The Rock in their "Once in a Lifetime" match at WrestleMania XXVIII the previous year.
After a series of grueling reversals, false finishes, and near-three-counts that left the audience breathless, the closing sequence arrived. Cena feigned another mistake, baiting The Rock into a Rock Bottom attempt. Cena slipped out, caught the Great One, and delivered a devastating Attitude Adjustment (AA) to secure the pinfall victory. John Cena was crowned the new WWE Champion, capturing his 11th WWE Championship and finally gaining redemption. The Aftermath and Passing the Torch Would you like to know more about WWE
With the three-count, John Cena captured his 11th WWE Championship (and 14th world championship overall), cementing his redemption. Following the bell, the real-life mutual respect between the two icons took center stage. The Rock shook Cena's hand, embraced him, and whispered a words of endorsement before leaving the ring to the new champion. The Rock then stood on the stage, saluting the WWE Universe in what would be his last standard, full-length pay-per-view main event for over a decade.
Quick Takeaways
As the match crossed the twenty-minute mark, the standard wrestling maneuvers gave way to a dramatic barrage of signature moves and near-falls. The closing sequences of the match are remembered as some of the most suspenseful in WrestleMania history:
The Rock entered WrestleMania 29 as the defending WWE Champion, having defeated CM Punk at Royal Rumble 2013. In a direct call-back to WrestleMania 28, Cena
Today, you can watch The Rock vs. John Cena from WrestleMania 29 in 4K on Peacock or the WWE Network. But for a generation of fans who grew up on 3GP ringtones and pixelated video files, the phrase is a time capsule.
A: John Cena won. He defeated The Rock to become the new WWE Champion.
The match took place on April 7, 2013, at MetLife Stadium, serving as a direct sequel to their WrestleMania 28 encounter. While the first match was billed as "Once in a Lifetime," the rematch was driven by storyline logic—John Cena seeking redemption after his "worst year" ever following his previous loss. The In-Ring Performance
The stage was set for a high-stakes rematch. This time, it wasn't just about personal pride; the richest prize in the business, the WWE Championship, was on the line. Play-by-Play: How the Match Unfolded
