John Cena makes surprising pick for WWE's GOAT

If nine out of 10 people on the streets were asked to vote for the GOAT of pro wrestling, they'd likely pick either Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson or "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. 

However, John Cena — another performer in the GOAT debate — believes a modern contemporary has surpassed everyone who entered the squared circle before him.

In an interview with "Club Shay Shay," the wrestler-turned-actor explained why Roman Reigns' financial impact on the pro-wrestling industry places him above all his predecessors. Cena named The Rock second on his list of the greatest to ever do it. 

"I don't think there's a better breathing example of what's the best the business has ever been than Roman Reigns," Cena said. "He's been in it since 2012. He came in with the Shield, in a high-level spot, and never wavered, even when the fans didn't like him. He was still in the main-event spot. He's been in a main-event lens for over a decade now. And he's brought, through his clock — and you can say whatever forces helped it — but in 2012, the stock was trading at $11. WWE — or TKO stock — is now at $117. That's on his shoulders. And I know it's a team effort, nobody does it alone, but that's some serious s—."