WrestleMania: The Rock Vs. John Cena

The following is from our live coverage of WWE WrestleMania 28. To access our full coverage, click here.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is introduced by Justin Roberts. Combs comes out and tries to hype the crowd. He introduces Machine Gun Kelly and he comes out with the singer to perform Invincible on stage. MGK says tonight is more than a wrestling match. People are tuning in to see one of the biggest egos get beat by the underdog. He defines an underdog and says that's him. That's John Cena. Underdogs rise above hate. The crowd boo's some as John Cena's music hits.

The Rock vs. John Cena

Cena's music hits and out he comes in his new green gear and jean shorts. There is definitely a mixed reaction in Miami tonight for Cena. Cena rushes to the ring and does his usual. He goes ringside to Betty Skaaland, Arnold Skaaland's wife. Cena returns to the ring and runs the ropes as we await The Rock and the crowd mostly boo's.

Rapper Flo Rida comes out next to perform Wild Ones and Good Feeling.

The Rock's music hits and Sun Life Stadium explodes as he makes his way out to the stage. Rock bounces around the stage and looks around before heading down to the ring.

The bell rings and Justin Roberts does formal ring introductions. Cena is up first and he gets met with mostly boo's. The crowd cheers as The Rock is introduced. We get ready to go as the crowd starts chanting.

They meet in the middle of the ring and play to the insane crowd. The bell rings again and here we go. They lock up and Cena shoves Rock to the mat. The crowd boo's and starts dueling chants up. They lock up again and this time Rock shoves Cena to the mat. They lock up again and Rock applies a headlock. They trade holds now and Rock arm drags Cena twice. Rock with a cradle but Cena kicks out at 2. Cena sits back some what surprised in the corner. More back and forth off the ropes. Cena with an arm drag and a hip toss before taking Rock to the mat with a headlock.

Rock continues and connects with a big right hand. Cena rolls out of the ring to the floor and the crowd boos. Cena comes back in and Rock kicks him to the mat. Cena catches Rock in the corner and spears him. Cena with another big shoulder in the corner. Cena with another hold that Rock fights out of with right hands. Cena pulls the rope down and Rock ends up out on the floor. Cena comes out and drops Rock over the fan barrier. Cena drops Rock's ribs over the announcers table next and comes back into the ring. The referee goes to the floor to check on Rock.

Cena brings rock back in the ring and keeps control. Cena with a belly to belly suplex for a 2 count. Rock finally fights out of a bearhug and both go down to the mat. Rock gets up and unloads on Cena. Rock with right hands and a spinebuster. Rock sets up for The People's Elbow but Cena turns it around. Cena puts Rock on the mat and goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle as the crowd boos. Cena nails it and waits for Rock to get up. "Same ol s–t" chant from the crowd. Rock slides out of the Attitude Adjustment and both men go down again.

They get up to their feet and trade shots. Rock goes down to a knee but comes back. Rock goes back down to a knee but comes right back with a series of right hands. Cena connects out of nowhere for the Attitude Adjustment but Rock barely kicks out at 2. More dueling chants from the crowd. Cena lifts The Rock but Rock nails the Rock Bottom. Rock covers but Cena kicks out at 2.

Rock takes Cena to the corner and beats him up with kicks and elbows. Cena catches Rock with a big sideslam for another 2 count. Cena climbs up to the top and stands there for a minute while Rock gets up. Cena nails the big leg drop from the top and covers for a 2 count. Rock blocks another AA and drops Cena. Rock goes for the Sharpshooter and locks it in the middle of the ring. Cena crawls and makes it to the ropes to break the hold. Rock mounts Cena with right hands to the face now. Rock goes for another Sharpshooter and locks it in.

Cena makes it to the ropes again and the hold is broken. Rock goes to the floor and pulls Cena to the apron for more right hands and a running elbow. Cena falls out to the floor and Rock whips him into the steel steps. Rock slams Cena's face into the steps and brings it back in the ring. Cena fights back in and rolls Rock up for the STF, locking it in. Rock crawls for the ropes but Cena pulls him back and tightens the hold.

Rock starts to fade in the STF but he won't tap out. The referee checks Rock's arm and he isn't moving. The arm drops twice but on the third time, Rock tightens his fist and starts to fight back. Rock makes it to the bottom rope and breaks the STF. Rock catches Cena with a Samoan Drop and both go down.

The referee counts but both men make it up. Rock staggers Cena with several right hands. Cena kicks back and fires away with punches. Rock catches for a Rock Bottom but Cena counters it. Rock counters another AA and nails a spinebuster. Rock connects with the People's Elbow this time and covers Cena for a 2 count.

Cena rolls Rock up for a 2 count. Rock gets up but Cena tackles him. Cena catapults Rock into the corner and rolls him up for a close 2 count. Cena takes Rock to the top turnbuckle but Rock fights back and pushes him to the mat. Rock comes off the top rope as the crowd stands up. Rock hits a crossbody but Cena rolls through and stands up with Rock in his arms. Cena goes for the AA and nails it for a close 2 count.

Cena goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle again but mocks The Rock and goes for the People's Elbow. Rock stands up, catches him and nails the Rock Bottom for the win.

Winner: The Rock

After the match, The Rock celebrates as Cena rolls out of the ring. The Rock poses for the fans in Miami as his music plays. Fireworks go off as Michael Cole thanks us for watching. WrestleMania 28 goes off the air with The Rock posing for the fans.

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