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Before making a name for himself in the film industry, John Cena was popular as a full-time professional wrestler and for winning several championships. And as his career transitioned from wrestling to acting, his rivalry also followed him into the limelight of Hollywood, where one of his popular rivals had already established himself. Cena and The Rock’s infamous feud has not only been a hot topic for WWE fans but also for those who joined the fandom after their big-screen appearances.
However, he might feel the same not for every other wrestler. During his recent appearance on Notsam Wrestling, he recalled the time Brock Lesnar beat him inWWE SummerSlam, as he shared the story behind the match.
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John Cena Talks About WWESummerSlam2014
John CenaandBrock Lesnarhave faced each other several times in the WWE ring and have put on a great match for the audience. However, the two became the highlight of the WWESummerSlam2014 after Lesnar took control of the match as he repeatedly suplexed the former world champion.
The wrestler-turned-actor was asked about his match during his appearance onNotsam Wrestling.While talking about the UFC champion, Cena said,“Brock is one of the giving performers when it’s his time, and he will make anyone look great.”
He also shared how Lesnar told him about his meeting with Steve Austin, where they came up with the idea that he would repeatedly suplex theFast Xactor to beat Undertaker’s streak. Cena claimed that he told him that they would ruin this opportunity if they had a“50-50”match.
As the actor shared the story behind Lesnar squashing him, fans started pointing out how Cena has been“one of the best wrestling minds,”not only in WWE but also in all of wrestling.
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Fans Praise John Cena’s Brilliant Wrestling Mind
As John Cena shared the story behind the 2014 WWESummerSlammatch between him and Brock Lesnar, fans praised the former world champion for having a“Brilliant wrestling mind.”One fan claimed that“Cena, Edge, HHH & Orton”could give WWE fans some of the best wrestling matches in the history of the sport.
Did he forgot what happened the next ppv just one month later ? Cena dominate all the match and won by dq lmao
— HugoNexxion (@Hugo_Nexxion)July 21, 2025
John Cena buried a lot a few wrestlers he coulda made into stars
— _Andrew (@Andrew__vip)July 29, 2025
Brilliant wrestling mind.
— Coach Brian (@_IamCoachBrian)August 12, 2025
This was always my understanding of why they did this. Glad to hear it confirmed by someone involved. Brock HAD to go on a tear after beating Undertaker.
— Elon Hush (@haroldrtweets)June 26, 2025
If Cena, edge, HHH & Orton all worked togther to create the future of WWE, we might gwt some of the best wrestling in the history of the sport
— CJ Anderson SzN 💫 (@AyooTexanNation)July 01, 2025
John Cena’s wrestling acumen is undeniable and his selflessness in putting over Brock Lesnar at Summerslam 2014 only proves his respect for the business. 🔥 Check my pin tweet bro
— Mellisa Walker🧂🍱 (@Mellisa4123157)July 02, 2025
They also pointed out the time when theBumblebeeactor not only dominated the match but also won them. Fans also shared they are glad to know the reason behind it as they said,“Brock had to go on a tear after beating Undertaker.”They also mentioned that he proved how much he respected the business as he set aside his own self-interest for his fellow wrestler’s sake.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
