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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 23:54:50 GMT
In terms of 'whole package' and importance to the business. It's true. Thoughts? Discuss  |
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Post by MooseNugget on Feb 25, 2017 10:14:06 GMT
It would be either Ric Flair or Lou Thesz.
John Cena has been the top guy for a long time. It's too bad it's at such a low point of popularity for wrestling.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 19:45:58 GMT
It would be either Ric Flair or Lou Thesz. John Cena has been the top guy for a long time. It's too bad it's at such a low point of popularity for wrestling. You just made my argument for me. It's the low point in wrestling. And has been for over a decade and a half. And wrestling is still around. And Cena is still carrying the flag so to speak and he's the last legend left. I love Flair as much as the next guy - consider him Top 5 - but IMO Cena has surpassed in terms of importance in the sports entertainment industry. |
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Post by Jayman on Feb 26, 2017 22:12:17 GMT
He has been on top for a long time so in terms of longevity and star power that's a good argument. I also look at it in the sense of who the biggest household name is. Like do people that have never watched a wrestling match in their life know who the guy is. In that regard, I think the Rock is right up there as well.
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Post by petrolino on Feb 26, 2017 23:32:47 GMT
The Hulkster was the man when I was a kid, no doubt about it. But this century has been all about John Cena.
'Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone, oh no
There's something inside so strong
Oh oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, something inside so strong ...'
Never give up!
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Post by THE_PURGE on Feb 27, 2017 1:30:37 GMT
The Rock
His personality alone is the greatest this business has ever seen.
The Undertaker
John Cena is for kids and adults who are retarded.
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Post by PreachCaleb on Feb 27, 2017 22:27:07 GMT
Maybe for the WWE, but not for wrestling. Plus, he's been number one in a company with no real competition.
Austin was more important because he helped bring back the WWF from financial ruin against the smackdown it was receiving from WCW.
Austin helped save a struggling company. Cena inherited a successful one.
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Post by kaasa on Feb 28, 2017 5:02:06 GMT
Cena inherited a successful one. Not exactly. Business took a big downturn from 2002 - 2005. |
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Post by PreachCaleb on Feb 28, 2017 14:23:50 GMT
True, but they didn't face the same threat they did when WCW was crushing them. While business was down from its most successful period up to that point, it wasn't as low as when they faced going under.
After 2002, they averaged a 3.5 in ratings. Before the rise of Stone Cold, they were averaging in the 2's, and even dipping into the 1's.
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