It’s part of human nature to question and factor, after the fact.
It’s a fact John Cena has been WWE’s top money maker, making him the company’s long-standing Golden Boy, ala boxing’s Oscar De La Hoya.
Cena’s hard work, determination and fan appeal (good and bad) are credited toward his rise to the top.
It’s common knowledge within the industry what determines a top superstar — the person who puts butts in seats. That has not changed, and Cena does that.
Red still means green in the pro wrestling/sports entertainment business, except Cena’s smarter red is his hot-selling T-shirt with his credo: ‘Hustle, Loyalty, Respect,’ a winning trilogy.
• Of all the factors, timing is definitely on Cena’s side.
Think about it.
- What if The Rock decided to remain with WWE rather than become a successful Hollywood movie star.
- What if Stone Cold Steve Austin decided to return to WWE after resting his injuries rather than go Hollywood.
- What if Brock Lesnar, the next big thing, decided to remain with WWE rather than trying the NFL and eventually becoming UFC’s top champ.
- What if Goldberg rekindled the fire from his WCW days.
- What if Kurt Angle decided to seek help, as ordered by the company, after his WWE Wellness Program issues, and then rejoined WWE, rather than signing with TNA.
- What if Booker T decided to remain with WWE rather than leave for TNA because he did not believe he violated the WWE Wellness Program.
- What if Bobby Lashley decided to remain with WWE rather than go MMA.
- What if Jeff Hardy decided to remain with WWE after his injuries healed rather than joining TNA.
- What if JBL decided to remain with WWE rather than retire.
- What if Mr. Kennedy was not released from his WWE contract, days after returning from injury.
- What if Batista decided to remain with WWE rather than not re-sign and pursue MMA.
- What if MVP decided to remain with WWE rather than ask for his release, not content with his character’s direction.
- What if Shawn Michaels decided to remain with WWE rather than retire.
- What if Chris Jericho decided to remain with WWE rather than star dancing and touring with Fozzy.
- What if Edge did not suffer his career-ending neck injury.
- What if Undertaker was healthy enough to go full-time.
- What if Triple H decided to compete full-time rather than take a bigger behind the scenes role (backstage and on TV).
- The deaths of Chris Benoit and Eddy Guerrero were also in that timeline.
source : miamiherald.com
