John Cena’s WrestleMania Appearances & Record

Last Modified Apr 21, 2025 02:19 GMT
John Cena WrestleMania Record
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John Cena has played a major role in professional wrestling for over 20 years. He has been part of WWE for a long time, and his matches at WrestleMania show how much he has achieved in his career. Over the years, Cena has competed in many WrestleMania matches and built a strong record. From his first steps in the ring to his later appearances with years of experience behind him, Cena has shown up time and time again. His performances at WrestleMania have left a lasting mark, and his name stands tall among those who’ve shaped the sport.

John Cena’s WrestleMania Appearances & Record

John Cena has made 16 WrestleMania appearances, winning 10 and losing six times. John Cena's last WrestleMania match was in 2023 when he faced Austin Theory for the WWE United States Championship. John Cena's last 3 WrestleMania appearances have been losses. John lost to The Undertaker, Bray Wyatt, and Austin Theory.

How many WrestleMania main events has John Cena been a part of?

John Cena has been a part of five WrestleMania main events in 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Out of these five matches, Cena won three and lost two. At WrestleMania 41, John Cena is set to compete in the main event for the sixth time, where he will take on Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

John Cena’s matches at WrestleMania

S. NoWrestleMania editionMatch ResultRemarksWrestleMania record
1WrestleMania XXJohn Cena defeats The Big Show (c)WWE United States Championship Match1-0
2WrestleMania 21John Cena defeats John Bradshaw Layfield (c)WWE Championship Match2-0
3WrestleMania 22John Cena (c) defeats Triple H WWE Championship Match - Main Event3-0
4WrestleMania 23John Cena (c) defeats Shawn MichaelsWWE Championship Match - Main Event4-0
5 WrestleMania XXIVRandy Orton (c) defeats John Cena and Triple HWWE Championship Match4-1
6WrestleMania 25John Cena defeats Edge (c) and The Big Show World Heavyweight Championship5-1
7WrestleMania XXVIJohn Cena defeats Batista (c)WWE Championship Match6-1
8WrestleMania XXVIIThe Miz (c) defeats John CenaWWE Championship Match - Main Event6-2
9WrestleMania XXVIIIThe Rock defeats John Cena“Once in a Lifetime Match” - Main Event6-3
10WrestleMania 29John Cena defeats The Rock (c)WWE Championship Match - Main Event7-3
11WrestleMania XXXJohn Cena defeats Bray WyattSingles match8-3
12WrestleMania 31John Cena defeats Alexander Rusev (c)WWE United States Championship Match9-3
13WrestleMania 33John Cena and Nikki Bella defeated The Miz and MaryseMixed tag team match10-3
14WrestleMania 34The Undertaker defeats John CenaSingles match10-4
15WrestleMania 36 Night OneThe Fiend defeats John CenaFirefly Funhouse match10-5
16 WrestleMania Hollywood Austin Theory vs. John CenaSingles match for the United States Championship10-6
17WrestleMania 41John Cena vs Cody Rhodes Singles match for the Undisputed WWE ChampionshipTBD

FAQ's On John Cena Wrestlemania Record

A. John Cena has competed in 16 matches at WrestleMania including his match at WrestleMania 39 against Austin Theory.

A. John Cena has competed in six WrestleMania main events.

A. John Cena’s first WrestleMania match was at WrestleMania XX (2004) against Big Show in a United States Championship match.

A. Yes, John Cena has turned heel in WWE, most notably at the WWE Elimination Chamber event in March 2025, after years of being a babyface. 

A. John Cena has held 25 championships in WWE as of April 2025.

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