Ep 8. Once In a Lifetime: The Rock vs. John Cena
- May 12, 2012
Once In a Lifetime: The Rock vs. John Cena is the eighth episode of the first season of WWE: WrestleMania XXVIII. This episode chronicles the highly anticipated match between Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Cena at WrestleMania XXVIII in Miami, Florida.
The episode begins with a brief history of both wrestlers. The Rock, a former wrestler turned Hollywood actor, made his return to the WWE after a seven-year absence. John Cena, on the other hand, had established himself as the face of the WWE and had been waiting for the opportunity to face the legend that is The Rock.
The episode then delves into the lead up to the match. The Rock and Cena engage in a war of words in the weeks leading up to the event, each claiming to be the better wrestler. The episode shows highlights of their confrontations, including The Rock's infamous promo where he refers to Cena as a "fruity pebble".
As the day of the match approaches, tension builds between the two competitors. Cena is determined to prove himself and defeat The Rock, while The Rock is equally determined to show that he's still one of the greatest of all time.
The episode then focuses on the match itself. From the moment both wrestlers step into the ring, the electricity in the stadium is palpable. The crowd is divided, with fans cheering for both Cena and The Rock.
The match is intense and sees both wrestlers give it their all. The Rock's signature moves, including the People's Elbow and the Rock Bottom, are on full display, while Cena puts on an impressive display of strength and endurance. The episode showcases some of the most memorable moments from the match, including The Rock's suplex that sends Cena flying across the ring.
As the match nears its end, both wrestlers are visibly exhausted. The Rock manages to pin Cena, but Cena kicks out at the very last second. The crowd goes wild as the match continues.
In the end, it's The Rock who emerges victorious, but both wrestlers show the utmost respect for each other after the match. Cena even helps The Rock to his feet, a clear sign of the mutual respect they have developed.
The episode concludes with interviews from both wrestlers, as they reflect on the match and what it meant to them. The Rock talks about how he never lost his love for wrestling and how he plans to continue to work with the WWE in the future. Cena reflects on the lessons he learned from the match and how he plans to use them to become an even better wrestler.
Overall, Once In a Lifetime: The Rock vs. John Cena is a must-see episode for any WWE fan. It captures one of the most highly anticipated matches in WWE history and showcases the incredible talent of two of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
