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More Charismatic
The venerable Wrestling Observer Newsletter named Rocky Maivia Most Charismatic for four years straight between 1999 and 2002, which is certainly nothing to sneeze at. But the same mag not only gave Cena the same recognition for five straight years, but they also chose him as the Most Charismatic Wrestler of the Decade.
Rap Album
The Rock has appeared in wrestling rings, major motion pictures and television shows, but aside from contributing a few lines to his entrance music, the Rock has absolute zero experience in music. John Cena, however, put out his own rap album back in 2005, the way-better-than-it-has-any-right-to-be You Can't See Me.
Not in Southland Tales
We love watching former boy-banders perform lavish musical numbers from mid-2000s pop-rockers, but we're in the minority on that one. Also in the minority: people who actually saw The Rock play a simpering amnesiac in Southland Tales. Cena has never been involved with a disaster of that scale.
Topping the PWI 500
Every year, the magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated lists the 500 best and/or most popular wrestlers. Not surpringly, John Cena has reached the top not once, but twice in his career. You're thinking "Certainly, the Rock did better than that?" To which we answer, "No. As high as that guy ever got was No. 2."
Longevity
During his time in WWE, The Rock was involved in legendary feuds and memorable angles with some of the best wrestlers of the past 25 years. But that golden age only lasted about seven years. The Undertaker, for instance, has been wrestling consistently for over 73 years. And John Cena? He's been slugging it out in WWE for a total of nine years and counting.
More Experienced Rumbler
While both the Rock and John Cena have each won a single Royal Rumble Match, Cena is much more experienced in the 30-man Battle Royals, having competed in six of the yearly matches, as opposed to the Rock's measly four. Also, the Rock never teamed up with a leprechaun during a battle.
Besting Jericho
Any wrestling fan worth his XXL black t-shirt knows that Chris Jericho was the first-ever Undisputed Champion, and that he did it by defeating both "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the Rock on the same night. Just a few short years later, he would be fired from WWE after losing a free television match to whom? John Cena, of course.
Two-Time Wrestler of the Year
Wrestling can be a pretty subjective affair. Something you can't possibly argue with: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestler of the Year awards. The publication recognized Cena as the best wrestler in both 2007 and 2010, while the Rock has never once earned that honor.
No Famous Family Members
As the son of Rocky Johnson and the grandson of "High Chief" Peter Maivia, The Rock had a fair bit of help in his quest for fame. Cena had to fall back on good old fashioned hard work, paying his dues in both Ultimate Pro Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Mr. WrestleMania?
While the Rock only fought for a World Title in three of his matches, Cena competed for one of wrestling's top prizes in a stunning six out of his seven appearances. Also, John Cena Tokyo-drifted a souped-up muscle car through a pane of glass at WrestleMania years before the Rock got fast and/or furious.
More Merchandise
The Rock had a bucketfull of catchphrases and a bunch of t-shirts to go with them, but his sales always sat raising one eyebrow in the shadow of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. These days, Cena is WWE's merchandising cash cow, buthe's about much more than just t-shirts, hats and various sweatbands. In fact, some reports say that Cena is second only to Austin in terms of overall merch sales.
source : ugo.com
