There was a legendary rivalry between John Cena and Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, and the former once discussed their rivalry in real life.
Pro wrestling icons Dwayne Johnson, often known as The Rock, and John Cena have both contributed significantly to the company’s ascent to new heights. The two celebrities were embroiled in a protracted battle, and it goes without saying that because of them, pro wrestling history has seen some of its greatest moments. To learn more, continue reading!
It’s interesting to note that Johnson and Cena’s careers have followed similar paths. They both began their careers in pro wrestling and became beloved icons in their own right. They also made the decision to give acting in Hollywood a shot after becoming extremely successful. With the kind of fan base they had in their prime, they were able to easily land major roles in huge action movies and become well-known box office stars.
Returning to the realm of professional wrestling, The Rock and John Cena have engaged in a number of verbal exchanges. It has always been entertaining to watch them destroy each other in very entertaining promos and, of course, bouts. The Rock called Cena a “phony” and undeserving player to be at the top of the WWE during one of their feuds.
Many people believed the hostility between Dwayne Johnson and John Cena was genuine because of how serious the feud was. There were also speculations back then that they had real-life issues with one another. The Rock recently admitted that they had serious issues with one another, which only served to stoke those speculations.
Dwayne Johnson famously spoke up on The Late Show with Jimmy Kimmel about his iconic WWE battle with John Cena. “We had a great rivalry,” he had stated. It’s a fictionalized show set in the realm of professional wrestling, but here’s the thing. Our rivalry was serious, really real. We were really at odds with one another.
Dwayne Johnson did, however, go on to say that their initial rivalry eventually gave way to mutual respect and that they are now close friends.
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