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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Nov 16, 2013 23:30:45 GMT -5
I don't think he really has one, but the closest I could get to are either Batista or Edge, maybe. Batista solely because they were the two guys who became 'the guys' around the same time, Edge because, as mentioned, he was the first one to really put a dent in Cena's armour at a time when Cena seemed to be genuinely unstoppable.
I do want to say Punk, but having thought about it they're more just like opposite ends of the spectrum, kinda. I don't think the two of them compare to something like Austin/Rock, because although they have a good number of classic matches under their belts between each other, they haven't had any kind of extended arc between each other past MITB 2011. Austin/Rock has the whole Rocky Sucks thing, a good portion of 98, Wrestlemania 15, Wrestlemania 17 and Wrestlemania 19 and a feud like Shawn/Bret had some genuine epic blood feud shit going on. I'd compare what they have to what Savage and Hogan had. One kind of big classic defining storyline with the Megapowers, but otherwise a kind of quiet unwritten but obvious thing between the two, with the company man and the cult workhorse guy, that don't get together as often as people might want but it's f***ing fantastic when they do.
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Post by Sumbody Gon' Get Dey Kneelift on Nov 16, 2013 23:43:36 GMT -5
guys.
Edge is Lex Luthor. Batista is Doomsday. Orton is Zod. CM Punk is Batman.
...This is the nerdiest thing I've ever done.
Yet also the realest.
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Nov 16, 2013 23:47:44 GMT -5
I'd say that means the Barrett led Nexus are Gus Gorman
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Post by Crimson on Nov 17, 2013 0:07:26 GMT -5
Edge is his nemesis, Punk is his rival. Punk's the guy that he works his magic with; every time they're in the ring together, they both kick it into a high gear, in a way neither of them do with most. With Edge, on the other hand, they bring out the worst in each other, in a good way. Every time they faced, you could feel all they wanted to do, especially Edge, was to cause as much pain as possible to the other. I think this sums it up perfectly.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Nov 17, 2013 0:34:45 GMT -5
Stubborn male fans who don't realize they're watching a once-in-a-lifetime talent?
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Post by Bootista on Nov 17, 2013 0:38:03 GMT -5
Vacant or Red and Green
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Post by Rolent Tex on Nov 17, 2013 0:39:14 GMT -5
Stubborn male fans who don't realize they're watching a once-in-a-lifetime talent? We can only hope. Nah, just messing with you mod Cla...BANNED!
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Post by Paco on Nov 17, 2013 0:41:56 GMT -5
I swear I was typing "We can only hope" in the quick reply box when I thought I should refresh. Joke's too easy...
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Nov 17, 2013 0:46:09 GMT -5
I swear I was typing "We can only hope" in the quick reply box when I thought I should refresh. Joke's too easy... Yeah, I probably should have put "stubborn male fans who don't realize they're watching one of the best wrestlers on the planet". That'd be more accurate as well as smart aleck proof.
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Post by JTG Fan on Nov 17, 2013 0:48:16 GMT -5
Dr. Demento
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Post by suave on Nov 17, 2013 0:54:14 GMT -5
Edge. Cena cockblocked him on live television in front of millions of people. When someone does that to you, that dude is your nemesis.
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Post by Rolent Tex on Nov 17, 2013 0:57:27 GMT -5
I swear I was typing "We can only hope" in the quick reply box when I thought I should refresh. Joke's too easy... Yeah, I probably should have put "stubborn male fans who don't realize they're watching one of the best wrestlers on the planet". That'd be more accurate as well as smart aleck proof. Lies. Replace "Sports Entertainer" with "Wrestler" and I'll give it to you. Vince doesn't employ wrestlers sir. My honest vote has to go to Edge though.
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Post by misconduct was wrong on Nov 17, 2013 1:26:38 GMT -5
In the coming months, they'll try to convince you Orton is.
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Post by comahan on Nov 17, 2013 1:43:42 GMT -5
It bugs me that, while imo the answer is clearly Edge or Punk, Cena has faced neither at WrestleMania 1 on 1. The face of this generation hasnt wrestled his biggest rivals at the biggest show. Just seems weird to me. Thats one of the reasons I *really* want Cena/Punk to headline a Mania. Not only to finally give Punk that WM main event, but to give Cena a WM main event against arguably his biggest rival.
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Post by BigBadZ on Nov 17, 2013 1:50:29 GMT -5
Cena has been at the top too long to have one overall nemesis. I look at it like Cena/Edge is Hogan/Andre (I wasn't alive then but the way WWE builds it makes it seem huge and lasted for years) and Cena/Punk is Hogan/Savage.
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Post by britishbulldog on Nov 17, 2013 1:51:19 GMT -5
I have no issues with Cena but I don't think he ever has had that one opponent. Hogan had Savage/Heenan family, Austin had Vince and the Rock. HHH had Foley. cena has had many feuds but none seem something I will remember in the future.
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Post by Starshine on Nov 17, 2013 2:02:52 GMT -5
I swear I was typing "We can only hope" in the quick reply box when I thought I should refresh. Joke's too easy... Yeah, I probably should have put "stubborn male fans who don't realize they're watching one of the best wrestlers on the planet". That'd be more accurate as well as smart aleck proof.
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Post by xxshoyuweeniexx on Nov 17, 2013 2:14:58 GMT -5
guys. Edge is Lex Luthor. Batista is Doomsday. Orton is Zod. CM Punk is Batman. ...This is the nerdiest thing I've ever done. Yet also the realest. That...works. Punk's a good guy, he just doesn't to the boy scout act Cena does. He's also never really been Cena's "enemy", he has more beef with Hunter and the McMahons than anyone. But Edge is, you know, straight up evil.
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Post by Instant Classic on Nov 17, 2013 2:46:06 GMT -5
I think I'll always say Orton.
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Post by Professor Chaos on Nov 17, 2013 9:10:06 GMT -5
Punk
I never thought of Edge as a threat to ever beat Cena.
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