#4 He did the unthinkable and outmatched John Cena as the top guy
There's no denying that Punk beat his own drum and shared one of the greatest rivalries of all time with John Cena, and that too for the most coveted prize in WWE history.
Since John Cena was always presented as the company's guy, Punk legitimately outmatched the Cenation Leader on multiple occassions, with legions of WWE fans endorsing Punk as their top guy.
Considering that The Best in the World outsold John Cena on merchandise is a testament to his value in the eyes of the WWE Universe, and since he was not the regular prototype wrestling guy, this justifies that he was indeed the greatest of his generation.
Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.