#2 John Cena (2000s, 2010s, 2020s)
John Cena made his unofficial debut for WWE in 2000 in a dark match before a taping of SmackDown. He continued to compete in dark matches before signing a contract with the company in 2001, after which he was assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Cena made his television debut in June 2002 when he answered an open challenge from Kurt Angle. He fought well in the match and came close to victory before getting pinned by Angle.
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After that performance Cena became a quick fan-favorite, and there was no stopping him from there. He led some of the most famous and memorable gimmicks in the company’s history and became one of the biggest merchandise movers for the company as well.
This has allowed Cena to become one of the most decorated Superstars in the industry, as he is a 16-time World Champion and has also held the United States and Tag Team Championships.
Cena has become one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, as he has recently been successful out of the ring starring in movies and television shows.
Even though The Doctor of Thuganomics only works a few matches a year now owing to his tough filming schedule, there is almost no doubt that we will see him compete in a couple of matches in the coming year.