Roman Reigns vs John Cena WWE Legacy: 7 Factors that decide the winner
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Cena is a 16-time World Champion (tied with Ric Flair), while Roman has had one of the longest Universal Championship reigns in WWE history.
Cena has main-evented WrestleMania 5 times, Roman has already headlined more WrestleManias than almost anyone in modern history.
Cena became a mainstream icon with his “You Can’t See Me” persona, rap albums, and Hollywood career. Roman transformed WWE with The Bloodline storyline, one of the most acclaimed story arcs ever.
Cena faced years of “Let’s Go Cena / Cena Sucks” chants, while Roman was once booed but turned it around to become WWE’s biggest draw after 2020.
Cena was WWE’s top merchandise seller for over a decade. Roman now carries the company’s global face role, especially after Vince McMahon’s era.
Cena had a 20-year run, balancing WWE and Hollywood. Roman, though fewer years, has dominated with an unprecedented streak as the Tribal Chief.
Cena is often compared with legends like The Rock & Stone Cold, while Roman is building his case as the greatest modern-era champion. The debate is whether longevity (Cena) or dominance (Roman) defines the bigger legacy.