SUMMARY
- Dwayne Johnson and John Cena are two of the greatest WWE stars of all time.
- Here are some reasons why The Rock may have had a better WWE legacy than John Cena.
One of the most well-known figures in the pro wrestling business is Dwayne Johnson, better known by his stage moniker, The Rock. The superstar has established himself in Hollywood in addition to being a huge smash in the WWE. The former 10-time world champion had a protracted career in the WWE that lasted more than 20 years.
Undoubtedly, one of the most adored celebrities in the Stamford-based promotion’s history is the People’s Champion. Throughout his career, he has given his admirers a few experiences they will never forget. The Brahma Bull has electrified the crowd once again with his presence and involvement at WrestleMania XL giving fans an ultimate experience.
He has had several rivalries over the years and has been on the top of the mountain since his arrival on the scene. His rivals include Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and many more legends. One of his most prominent rivals in the modern era has been the Cenation Leader John Cena. Looking back at their rivalry, it seems that Rock has got Cena’s number most of the time.
Their mega WrestleMania match in 2012 was also referred to as ‘Once in a Lifetime‘ showcasing both of their abilities. While Cena was the flag bearer of WWE for the modern era, Rock led the Attitude Era on his shoulders and had one of the best careers of all time. It would be a tough call to compare and contrast the two icons but here are some reasons why the Great One is ahead of Cena.
5. The Rock has verbally destroyed Cena on several occasions
The Most Electrifying Man in the WWE has verbally roasted numerous superstars on his way to being at the top. His immaculate presence is enough to roar up crowds and fill arenas. During his long professional career, Rock has been involved in several promo battles with top WWE superstars. In the build-up to his dreamy match against John Cena in 2012, Rock bamboozled Cena multiple times.
During their build-up, Rock imitated Cena and went viral on the internet. The Great One roasted Cena several times during their rivalry and was an edge ahead of the Cenation Leader.
4. The Rock has main-evented WrestleMania more than John Cena
With his epic Tag Team Match at WrestleMania XL, The Rock has now main-evented WrestleMania 6 times in his career. On the other hand, John Cena is behind the Great One with 5 main events under his name. Cena’s most successful main event was against The Rock in 2012 and 2013.
17 Years Ago Today On RAW – The Rock challenged Hulk Hogan for a “Dream Match” at WrestleMania X8!!!
Legendary segment! pic.twitter.com/poau1QCBh4
— WWFOldSchool.com (@WWFOldSchoolcom) February 18, 2019
The Great One has main-evented WrestleMania alongside the Immortal Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin displaying one of the best main events of all time.
3. No one impersonates their rivals better than The Rock
Dwayne Johnson has several personalities and the funniest one was during the Attitude Era. Rock used to verbally roast his opponents and in an act to outwork them, he used to mimic them. During his iconic rivalries with The Undertaker, Triple H, Steve Austin, and many more legends, Rocky mimicked them and had an edge over them throughout their rivalry.
The Rock impersonate Triple H#wwe pic.twitter.com/SXdedGrQ3S
— Azam Sajjad (@AzamDON) September 5, 2023
The way Rock handled the crowd during this time will forever be unmatched. His authentic promos, quirky mimicry, and overall style connected with the audience instantly.
2. The Rock’s catchphrases made him even more famous than anyone
During the Attitude Era, there was a need for a face to gain people’s attention. It was when the People’s Champion stood up to the task and made himself a star. His catchphrases are one thing that made him the fastest-rising star in the company. The Great One had a lot of catchphrases during his time as compared to Cena’s lesser catchphrases.
Some of his popular catchphrases include “If You Smell What the Rock Is Cooking”, “It Doesn’t Matter”, “Lay the Smackdown”, “Finally, the Rock Has Come Back To…” and “The Millions (AND MILLIONS)”.
1. The Final Boss is always ahead of The Greatest of All Time
John Cena recently appeared during WrestleMania 40’s Undisputed WWE Universal Championship bout between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. Several WWE veterans and celebrities made appearances during the grueling match. The Final Boss evened up the tie after performing a Rock-Bottom and taking out Cena.
The Rock can always see you boy.
– Final Boss pic.twitter.com/O11rkvAdib
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 15, 2024
Once again, The Great One proved that he is always ahead of Cena. He also took it to his X (Formerly known as Twitter) in talking about his showdown with Cena. “The Rock can always see you boy”, stated Rock on having a showdown with Cena.
Both of the legendary superstars are on the top of WWE’s rich history. There might be anyone near the status of Rock and John Cena in terms of star power and overall personality. While there is not much left in the tank for both of these legends, fans would love to see them together on screen once again shortly.