5 crazy WWE facts you probably did not know

#1 John Cena originally played a half-man, half-machine character

Half-man, half-machine

A lot of WWE fans will remember John Cena's time as the 'Doctor of Thuganomics' during his early years in the company. He played the gimmick of a wrestling rapper perfectly, and to this day some of his promos from back then remain a highlight of his career. But what most people might not know is that this was not his first gimmick.

When Cena was in WWE's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling, he went by the name of 'The Prototype'. In his own words, 'The Prototype' was "half-man, half-machine, a hundred percent mayhem". But in reality, he was just another wrestler who would pretend to move like a robot at times. The backward promos that Cena used to cut as 'The Prototype' are the only thing worth remembering from this time.

Thankfully, the company decided to ditch the character when Cena was called up to the main roster. It is hard to imagine 'The Prototype' inspiring millions of children all over the world.