John Cena and Brock Lesnar go way back to developmental when they were part of the OVW batch that consisted of the likes of Batista, Shelton Benjamin, Randy Orton and more. While it took John Cena three years to skyrocket to the top of the WWE mountain, it took Lesnar hardly 4 months. Their careers were very close together, and the two even spent a few years together on SmackDown. It's quite surprising that their paths haven't crossed that much, though Lesnar had been absent for 8 years while Cena was the face of the franchise.
Many fans believe that if Lesnar hadn't left, he would have been the face of WWE. However, it's purely speculation. Lesnar himself has stated that he didn't like the WWE travel schedule. It worked out fine for him at the end, because he went out, became a much bigger star and came back with the part-time schedule that he enjoys today. Here are the times when Cena and The Beast Incarnate crossed paths.
Backlash 2003
What Happened?
John Cena and Brock Lesnar faced off for the first time, with the then-Doctor of Thuganomics attempting to capture his first WWE Championship.
When and where did it happen?
27th April 2003, Worcester Centrum, Worcester, MA
Who won?
Brock Lesnar
Extreme Rules 2012
What Happened?
In Brock Lesnar’s first WWE match in 8 years, he looked to take out the leader of the Cenation, who was still fresh off a loss against The Rock at WrestleMania 28. This was an Extreme Rules match in the main event.
When and where did it happen?
29th April 2012, Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Who won?
John Cena
Summerslam 2014
What happened?
4 months removed from breaking Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak, Brock Lesnar challenged John Cena for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. What happened was one of the most shockingly one-sided matches in WWE history.
When and where did it happen?
17th August 2014, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
Who won?
Brock Lesnar
Night Of Champions 2014
What happened?
One month after being decimated by Brock Lesnar and losing the WWE World Championship, John Cena looked to regain the title against the dominant Beast Incarnate.
When and where did it happen?
21st September 2014, Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Who won?
John Cena(via Disqualification)
