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. No | WrestleMania edition | Match Result | Remarks | WrestleMania record |
| 1 | WrestleMania XX | John Cena defeats The Big Show (c) | WWE United States Championship Match | 1-0 |
| 2 | WrestleMania 21 | John Cena defeats John Bradshaw Layfield (c) | WWE Championship Match | 2-0 |
| 3 | WrestleMania 22 | John Cena (c) defeats Triple H | WWE Championship Match - Main Event | 3-0 |
| 4 | WrestleMania 23 | John Cena (c) defeats Shawn Michaels | WWE Championship Match - Main Event | 4-0 |
| 5 | WrestleMania XXIV | Randy Orton (c) defeats John Cena and Triple H | WWE Championship Match | 4-1 |
| 6 | WrestleMania 25 | John Cena defeats Edge (c) and The Big Show | World Heavyweight Championship | 5-1 |
| 7 | WrestleMania XXVI | John Cena defeats Batista (c) | WWE Championship Match | 6-1 |
| 8 | WrestleMania XXVII | The Miz (c) defeats John Cena | WWE Championship Match - Main Event | 6-2 |
| 9 | WrestleMania XXVIII | The Rock defeats John Cena | “Once in a Lifetime Match” - Main Event | 6-3 |
| 10 | WrestleMania 29 | John Cena defeats The Rock (c) | WWE Championship Match - Main Event | 7-3 |
| 11 | WrestleMania XXX | John Cena defeats Bray Wyatt | Singles match | 8-3 |
| 12 | WrestleMania 31 | John Cena defeats Alexander Rusev (c) | WWE United States Championship Match | 9-3 |
| 13 | WrestleMania 33 | John Cena and Nikki Bella defeated The Miz and Maryse | Mixed tag team match | 10-3 |
| 14 | WrestleMania 34 | The Undertaker defeats John Cena | Singles match | 10-4 |
| 15 | WrestleMania 36 Night One | The Fiend defeats John Cena | Firefly Funhouse match | 10-5 |
| 16 | WrestleMania Hollywood | Austin Theory vs. John Cena | Singles match for the United States Championship | 10-6 |
| 17 | WrestleMania 41 | John Cena vs Cody Rhodes | Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship | TBD |
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. 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.
