10 Completely Stupid Things In Wrestling That Heels Always Do

1. Beat Up John Cena

John Cena
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AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson briefly made a habit (and a catchphrase) out of it in 2016, but just like everybody else that tried, they ultimately earned no additional status or credence for attempting to emaciate 'The Face That Runs The Place'.

Say what you will about 'The Champ', and many do, but his recent veneer of assured confidence has been well earned. Few have stepped to John Cena and not had their Attitude's Adjusted or...knuckles shuffled for having such a nerve.

Over a 15 year career, Cena has defeated nearly every major champion of the era. The Rock, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Edge, Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, Batista, CM Punk, The Miz, Alberto Del Rio and many more have fallen at the feet of the Cenation's brave leader, begging the question as to why any top terror would ever dream of challenging the company's unending top dog.

In fact, as notable omissions from the list, even The Undertaker and Roman Reigns were wise not to challenge for 'their' yard. 'Taker smartly got out before Cena could send him himself, and Reigns has remained clear of 'Big Match John' almost entirely since splitting from The Shield. Not even a superman punch could floor 'Super Cena'.

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