Which one of John Cena's notable rivals was part of his WrestleMania 22 entrance? Clip resurfaces on social media

John Cena's WrestleMania entrances encompassed quite the pomp and show. He has competed at The Showcase of The Immortals on quite a few occasions since becoming a part-timer. The 45-year old is set to face Austin Theory this weekend for the United States Championship.

In his expansive, two-decade career, the Cenation Leader has stood across many prominent names in the industry, from The Undertaker, Triple H, and Kurt Angle, to Roman Reigns, Edge, CM Punk and more. The 16-time World Champion also went up against The Rock at WrestleMania 28 and 29, consecutively, in blockbuster matches.

John Cena went up against The Game for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 22. His entrance for the bout had a mafia theme, which showcased a car filled with actors holding prop guns as they approached the ring. One member of the 'gang' happened to be CM Punk.

The then-WWE Champion followed, donning a hat and long black coat in keeping with the theme. He entered with a Tommy gun in hand and his signature spinning belt around his waist.

It is not uncommon for WWE to use talent from their developmental territory in minor segments and entrances on the main roster. At WrestleMania 30, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and Sasha Banks were a part of Triple H's entrance.

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John Cena could break another record with potential win at WrestleMania 39

The wrestling world was introduced to John Cena's 'ruthless aggression' in 2002 when he responded to Kurt Angle's open challenge on SmackDown. He went on to create a legacy that has stood on its own accord. At WrestleMania 20, John Cena won his first reign as United States Champion. His last and fifth reign was in 2015 which came to an end at the hands of Alberto Del Rio at Hell in a Cell Premium Live Event that year.

Last year, Austin Theory stirred a feud with his idol when the latter celebrated his 20th anniversary with the Connecticut-based company. After much persistence, the multi-time WWE Champion gave into the 25-year old's challenge on the March 6, 2023, episode of RAW.

Cena already holds the record with Ric Flair as a 16-time WWE World Champion. If he succeeds in winning the US Title for a sixth time, at WrestleMania 39, he will once again hold a record in alignment with The Nature Boy.

In light of his part-time schedule and other Hollywood ventures, it remains to be seen whether the Cenation Leader will be an active competitor on the WWE roster post The Showcase of The Immortals.