John Cena's acts of rage
John Cena has been doing his best to keep his cool. In the face of Kane trying to force him to embrace the hate and The Rock constantly mocking him over social media as their WrestleMania XXVIII showdown quickly approaches, the leader of the Cenation has been remarkably calm.
Sometimes, though, such relentless insults and attacks have to overwhelm a Superstar with rage. Cena’s vicious assault on Kane a week ago on Raw SuperShow, when he sent The Big Red Monster reeling with the steel ring steps, showed that the former World Champion isn’t afraid to unleash animosity on the unlucky person who dares stand in his way. (WATCH)
Now Cena and Kane are scheduled to face each other in what is sure to be a brutal Ambulance Match at Elimination Chamber. It’s the first time in nearly a decade since WWE held its last such contest, one in which Kane emerged victorious. Furthermore, The Big Red Monster has been nigh-unstoppable since re-donning the mask and reappearing last December. However, if Cena’s past actions against literally some of his biggest rivals are any indicator of what is to come on Feb. 19, The Devil’s Favorite Demon is in for one tough night.
As Elimination Chamber approaches, take a look back at the moments when John Cena unleashed a pent-up rage most never thought he possessed. (PHOTOS)
Raw, July 10, 2006
A Different Kind of Room Service
Without question, one of Cena’s biggest rivals has been The Rated-R
Superstar, Edge. After brawling with the leader of the Cenation earlier that
evening, The Ultimate Opportunist retreated to his hotel room with Lita to grab
some champagne and celebrate his recent WWE Title victory. The two believed a
knock at their door was room service. When Edge opened it, though, he found
John Cena on the other side, abruptly ending the celebration. (WATCH)
Raw, Aug. 21, 2006
Edge Goes for a Swim
If there was one thing Edge did better than most, it was knowing how to
press John Cena’s buttons. On this August night, Edge and Lita tossed the WWE
Championship the leader of the Cenation created into the Long Island Sound,
unveiling his own custom “Rated-R” title. Later, while Edge competed against
Jeff Hardy, Cena cut the match short, battling Edge to the docks outside The
Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. Before long, the WWE Universe soaked
in the moment as Edge ... well, he just soaked. (WATCH)
One Night Stand 2007
Slaying the Giant
John Cena has found himself across the ring from monsters of all shapes and
sizes. One of the largest was The Great Khali, a Punjabi giant who could manhandle
any Superstar at will. After a controversial WWE Title Match at Judgment Day,
where Khali submitted to the STF, though the referee failed to notice his foot
was under the rope, the monster earned a rematch. It took all of Cena’s fury to
overcome his massive opponent at One Night Stand in a Pinfalls Count Anywhere
Match. Cena took the battle to a crane near the stage area and delivered a gargantuan
Attitude Adjustment, sending Khali
crashing to the arena floor. (WATCH)
Bragging Rights 2009
Cena’s Iron Will
John Cena and Randy Orton are two of the most decorated Superstars in WWE
history. With 21 World Title reigns between the two warriors, the race to be
considered the best is neck and neck. In October 2009, Cena and Orton met in a
grueling, 60-minute Anything Goes Iron Man Match for the WWE Championship. The
Viper had a 5-4 lead with less than 10 minutes left, leaving Cena desperate to
even the score and capture the title. As the final seconds ticked away, the
frustrated Cenation leader suddenly grabbed Orton and violently threw him through
the announce table, leaving The Apex Predator in a heap of rubble. (WATCH)
Over The Limit 2010
Running in the Red
In this vicious “I Quit” Match, Batista threw virtually everything at John
Cena, battering Cena all over. With Cena grounded on the stage of Detroit’s Joe
Louis Arena, Batista took advantage of a nearby prop car, attempting to run
over the Cenation leader. Cena avoided the vehicle and went into overdrive, however,
furiously attacking The Animal. He grabbed his foe and climbed to the roof of
the car. With the threat of an AA onto the stage, a startled Batista quickly
screamed the two most embarrassing words a Superstar can utter. Not satisfied
with just the win, though, Cena went ahead anyway, giving Batista a hellacious Attitude
Adjustment off the car and through the stage. (WATCH)
Raw, Dec. 6, 2010
Cena Serves Nexus Dinner
Wade Barrett and The Nexus manipulated the firing of John Cena from WWE in
late 2010, but that didn’t stop him from being a persistent thorn in their collective
side. David Otunga, being interviewed via satellite from his hotel room,
detailed the faction’s plans for the leader of the Cenation. Otunga put the
questioning on hold to get his room
service. Dissatisfied with the temperature of his burger, Otunga sent the
bellhop away, only to hear another knock at his door. Cena popped in and laid
out the Harvard Law grad and his Nexus cohorts, sending a clear message to
Barrett. (WATCH)
WWE TLC 2010
Seating for One
John Cena was focused on settling the score with Wade Barrett in a Chairs
Match in December 2010. After brutalizing his foe and picking up the victory
with an Attitude Adjustment through a pile of chairs, the Cenation leader
wanted closure for the months of torture at the hands of Barrett and his Nexus followers.
Cena took the bare-knuckle brawler to the stage, where dozens of chairs hung
from the arena ceiling. Barrett, trapped under a wooden cart, could do nothing
as Cena yanked down on the chain of chairs, sending the cold steel tumbling
down onto his foe. The brutal act ensured that Barrett would never forget the
night he faced John Cena. (WATCH)
WWE Shows Latest Results
Raw results, Oct. 7, 2024: Gunther overcomes the ultra-resilient Sami Zayn in a hard-hitting World Heavyweight Title Match
Full ResultsSmackDown results, Oct. 11, 2024: Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso need help after Bloodline beatdown
Full ResultsWWE NXT results, Oct. 8, 2024: Je'Von Evans earns Randy Orton's respect after an incredible match
Full Results