5 WWE superstars who changed their names and became legends

#4 John Cena

No superstar had the longevity on top as John Cena did

John Cena, in the minds of many, is the greatest of all time. While he may have been a polarizing figure throughout his run on top, each year that passes sees the argument for Cena grow stronger.

Now that his role in WWE has drastically reduced and he's eventually going to transition out, fans have been very appreciative of the 16-time World Champion, realizing that his run on top was no small feat. There was never a face of WWE who was on top for a decade the way Cena was.

But he, too, was never destined for it. In WWE developmental, he went by the name "Prototype", playing a half-human, half-robot character. Thankfully, better senses prevailed and he debuted as John Cena, confronting Kurt Angle on his first night with a dose of ruthless aggression.

Cena would work harder than anybody and go on to have a legendary career.