John Cena, widely regarded as one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time and a part-timer for the company, has recently praised Roman Reigns, the current WWE Universal Champion, for his ability to elevate talent in WWE. According to Cena, being in Reigns’ orbit puts a wrestler in another bracket of relevance and he has been able to elevate six to seven people to a higher level of success, thus creating a better program overall and generating more interest from fans.
Cena vs Theory and Reigns vs Rhodes at WrestleMania 39
Cena, who will face Austin Theory for the United States Championship at WrestleMania 39, acknowledges Reigns as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) wrestler in WWE. Reigns has been the undisputed WWE Universal Champion for almost 1000 days and has beaten all top superstars in WWE such as The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, Triple H, Edge, and even Cena himself. Reigns defeated Cena twice in pay-per-view bouts at No Mercy 2017 and SummerSlam 2021. At WrestleMania 39, Reigns will defend his Undisputed Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes.
The Conversation of the Greatest WWE Wrestler of All Time
The conversation about the greatest wrestler in WWE often includes names like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair. However, Cena’s respect for Reigns is commendable since no one could deny Reigns is making his own case as being part of this conversation with his impressive talent and achievements.
Cena’s Legacy as the Greatest WWE Figure of All Time
As John Cena shared on Twitter that he might be in the last time in the arena, he is undoubtedly considered the greatest WWE figure of all time. Cena’s 16 title reigns speak to his talent and the trust he earned from the WWE management. Cena revolutionized what it means to do community work in WWE, laying the groundwork for major charitable initiatives and partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the world of entertainment. His legacy lives on in the wrestlers he inspired and those who walked alongside him.
The Love and Respect of Cena for Vince McMahon
Despite recent hush money allegations against him, Cena still has love and respect for Vince McMahon, Chairman, CEO and Owner of WWE. McMahon is regarded as one of the most influential figures in professional wrestling history and is a pivotal figure in the success of WWE.
In conclusion, Cena’s praise for Reigns proves that he is not only a legendary wrestler but also a respectful and humble person who acknowledges other talent. His legacy has inspired many wrestlers to dream of following in his footsteps, while Reigns’ ongoing success cements his place among the conversations about GOAT wrestlers in WWE history.
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