Who is “The Greatest of All-Time” in WWE?
“The Greatest of All-Time” John Cena gave his pick during a recent sit-down interview with NFL legend and popular sports television host Shannon Sharpe.
During his appearance on Club Shay Shay this week, Cena was asked who he feels is the WWE G.O.A.T.
“I don’t think there is a better breathing example of the best the business has ever been than Roman Reigns,” Cena said. “It’s amazing that I’m saying a still active talent, with years in front of him, is the Greatest of All Time. He’s been in it since 2012. I had to work my way up. I started on the bench and then got on to the Saturday program, lost every match. He came in with The Shield and a really high level spot, and never wavered.”
He continued, “Even when fans didn’t like him, he was still in a main event spot. He’s been in a main event lens for over a decade. In 2012, the stock was trading at $11. WWE/TKO stock is now at $117. That’s on his shoulders. There isn’t a better indication, and I know it’s a team effort, and nobody does it alone, but that, to me, is some serious shit. I have to give respect where it’s due. [Roman] is smart, passionate about the business, multi-generational athlete. Has respect for his family, the locker room, the business. He’s a very smart performer and someone I respect. He’d be my Greatest of All Time.”
Who would come in second?
“Rock would be second. He did the same thing in the 90s,” he said. “This is the one time I can say this because Rock’s numbers are always number one, Roman’s numbers have been better than Dwayne’s.”
For the complete interview, check out the YouTube player embedded below. H/T to Fightful.com for transcribing the above quotes.
