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Post by Foo on Apr 9, 2017 11:23:24 GMT -5
Yeah, he's probably on the second tier with the likes of Taker and HBK and shiz, just outside Hogan, Austin and the Rock. I would say first tier. More mainstream success than Austin. Legit movie roles in studio films now, reality show on major network, hosting Daytime tv, hosting awards shows.
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Post by Jason on Apr 9, 2017 11:27:40 GMT -5
But that has nothing to do with his wrestling status.
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Post by Reign in Blood on Apr 9, 2017 11:41:01 GMT -5
Yeah, he's probably on the second tier with the likes of Taker and HBK and shiz, just outside Hogan, Austin and the Rock. I would say first tier. More mainstream success than Austin. Legit movie roles in studio films now, reality show on major network, hosting Daytime tv, hosting awards shows. Yeah, his roles now put him in that conversation, I ain't counting 12 Rounds or The Marine and shiz. If The Pact is a hit and his role in it is praised, I'll probably concede. I'm not entirely sure he is more mainstream than Austin, though. My 50-70 year old co-workers know who Stone Cold Steve Austin if I say his name, I think they would look at me funny if I name drop John Cena.
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Post by Reign in Blood on Apr 9, 2017 11:47:10 GMT -5
But that has nothing to do with his wrestling status. Star power goes along with it. But if you want just wrestling status, he has the most world championship reigns in WWE history. Granted, he started in the era where they passed the strap around like a hot potato, but still.
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Post by Laz on Apr 10, 2017 6:13:02 GMT -5
Has Cena really emerged as one of WWE's biggest stars ever? He'll always be that cringey Eminem wannabe to me. I liked him back when I used to watch wrestling. Yes he has. You may not want to believe or accept it. That's your choice but look at what all he's done for the company. He carried to company on his shoulders during one of it's worst financial times in history. He inspired an entire generation of new fans at the time. He's a household name. He's done more make a wish appearances than Hogan, HBK, Austin Bret or any of the others. He's the face of his entire Era. He's merchandise outsold Austin and Hogan's. He's had TV roles, Movies roles, Reality TV. Anyone who knows about wrestling knows who John Cena is. Most of all he's stayed with the WWE. He's never left and come back, left and come back. Like so many other stars over the years. Hogan has left and come back how many times? Same with Austin. Hell The Rock left right at the hight of his wrestling career and didn't appear again for 8 years. Cena has stayed. Carried the WWE banner. I've never liked his character and have felt a heel turn would have been an amazing thing to see him pull off but either way I respect the hell out of the man. He's done much more than I thought he would for the business and the WWE. Like him or not he's right there with Hogan and Austin and he's way above the second tier. peace
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Post by Havok on Apr 10, 2017 22:49:32 GMT -5
Braun Strowman has to be the most over guy after what he did to Roman tonight on Raw. He literally just killed the guy and the crowd chanted "You Deserve It" towards Roman.
They're still booking Roman as the babyface, yet everybody is cheering the monster among men maul Roman to pieces. This is all a ruse and buildup for a possible returning babyface pop from the crowd. . . Not happening.
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Post by Laz on Apr 11, 2017 23:50:29 GMT -5
Alexa is on Raw now so it's a good chance I'll finally see my dream match between her and Sasha.
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Post by Reign in Blood on Apr 24, 2017 18:13:50 GMT -5
And everyone says it's so fake. Likely ended that dude's career right there.
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Post by Laz on May 3, 2017 20:15:36 GMT -5
Alexa Bliss new Raw Women's champion!!
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Post by Reign in Blood on May 4, 2017 18:56:10 GMT -5
Alexa Bliss new Raw Women's champion!! Fuck yeah!
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Post by Reign in Blood on May 12, 2017 18:09:26 GMT -5
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