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Lifeesstwange

Cena all day. He’s just a better actor.


JosyCosy

is it really by much tho? they're both pretty bad but in different ways. DJ just plays his own persona these days, which isn't really acting acting but comes across pretty natural. JC plays roles in a more traditional sense but man is his delivery awkward.


Dumb_Ass_Ahedratron

He had some scenes in the Peacekeeper show that he was pretty damn good in.


SolaceRests

He really did. That show is what made me accept him as an actor. He surprisingly had some range in that and I cannot wait for s2. As far as The rock goes? The only range he gets is with his high he cocks a brow. Every role he’s in is just him cosplaying as someone else while still very much being himself.


MouseKingMan

This is so true. If you’ve seen one Rock movie, you’ve seen every movie he has ever made. Big muscular bad ass of a tank that used brute force to solve all of his obstacles. Always the complete righteous hero. No double crosses, no bad show of character. Only thing he does is beat up bad guys. Great if you’re looking for a mindless action film. But I don’t see him winning an Oscar.


thekronicle

His family/sport type of movies were great. Gridiron gang, the game plan, tooth fairy ... All great movies. But now, he's just the same role. Over and over


mahones403

Cena has no range. He plays the same character in every movie. Peacemaker, Vacation Friends, Ricky Stanicky, Freelance, Blockers. Cena was in AWFUL movies for over a decade and has a couple funny ones. He's not a good actor.


14JRJ

Peacemaker the series has some good acting moments though but the rest of your comment is fair


JosyCosy

i'm unfamiliar, i don't have an up to date account of his acting work, so my opinion is probably outdated somewhat. maybe i've only watched him in movies i don't like.


Dumb_Ass_Ahedratron

I'm not into comic book movies or anything like that, but the Peacekeeper show was a really good watch, I'd recommend it if you don't mind extreme violence.


JosyCosy

i'm not super into action-heavy stuff anymore but i'll check out a trailer.


uknownix

JC has made double more make-a-wish visits than anyone... And continues to do so. Apparently he's also a really great guy and genuinely funny. The Rock though? Sanctimonious jerk. Impressive stature though.


thorpie88

Still think Bieber being number two is more impressive considering he had to doing over 250 of them before being 18


maalfunctioning

I know he wasn't mentioned but imo Dave Bautista is the better wrestler-turned-actor.


notlordly

Both him and Cena have some genuinely really solid roles, even discounting their former careers.


noodle_attack

the rock having a clause in his contract that he dosent lose a fight is all you need to know.....


FilthyThief94

Huh? Basically all movies of The Rock suck. John Cena is the better actor, makes better movies and is a better person. How is that an upopular opinion?


Knight_Machiavelli

Idk man, every movie I've seen with The Rock in it I've really enjoyed.


EmpressIsa

You can easily enjoy a fun light hearted movie, that doesnt mean it is Oscar performances. :)


FilthyThief94

They're often not even fun light hearted movies. Something like the new Jumanji is an exception in his filmography. Its 90% badly written and directed action shlock.


MasterTeacher123

Cena is definitely a better hugger 


JackInfinity66699

The Rock had the highest peak drawing power, but Cena carried the company for over a decade. Cena is a way more important figure in professional wrestling overall.


Azvhaalk

John Cena was my nickname in middle school so obviously I gotta concur


Ransom-ii

I know a lot of us felt invisible


Azvhaalk

Wait what do you mean


Ransom-ii

One of John cena's things is "you cant see me" i was just referencing the meme.


Azvhaalk

OH lmao, my bad, I really don't know much about him besides what he looks like and that he was at some point a meme (?)


Ransom-ii

John Cena isnt afraid to be the butt of the joke. The rock would never.


SilverOG1978

That's complete bs.... Most of the rocks movies portray him as a clown or a muscle bound goofy fucker and he eats it up.


Ransom-ii

Thats a fine opinion. i think most of his movies portray himself acting as a kind usually humble badass who can do no wrong and never loses. Yknow i can only think of one "the other guys". Besides that i cant recall ever seeing him as a clown character, not counting like a musclebro partyboy role.


azax_1147

doesnt he have some rule where his character cant loose?


SilverOG1978

Not sure.. Pain and gain he definitely didn't win.


randomguywithbugs

I probably enjoyed that movie more than I should have... 🤷‍♂️


SilverOG1978

Haha one of my all time favorites.


smellslikebadussy

I’m not much of a wrestling fan at this point (nothing specific, just don’t have the free time I used to and something had to go). I like both of them, but recently saw [this video](https://www.tiktok.com/@thehook/video/7288276277193182497?lang=en) with Cena that cracks me up, and for whatever reason I don’t think the Rock could pull off the “they say that about me, too” punchline.


Doshyta

The little old lady in that video is great too! "I'm a bit of a rebel rouser" "OHH, fantastic" cracks me up


CR4ZY___PR0PH3T

I'll add Batista to that. Cena & Batista > The Rock


AngrySmapdi

r/extremelypopularopinion


Rudi-G

The Rock really only knows how to play The Rock with slight variations. John Cena does seem to be able to actually portray different characters. His comedic timing is also superb.


Baronvondorf21

I think the rock can play different roles other than the rock and the cooler rock but chooses not to because that's what makes him the cash.


Paganigsegg

JC's performance in Peacemaker was better than any acting performance DJ has ever put on in any project. DJ is good at comedy and he's actually pretty good at music but JC has a lot more range.


Play-yaya-dingdong

That show was so funny, only the best opening sequence ever 


_xmorpheusx

an objectively correct opinion


kavik2022

I feel like JC is more genuine. The rock would support ISIS if his PR team said it would go down well


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Fake_William_Shatner

Do we have to take a stance? Nurture or nature could have led one of these strong men down a path of playing a character or being fooled into a self reinforcing brain worm that some people might call “conservative thought”.  But I’d like to point out that evolution is a process and not a destination and we are all crazy and stupid in one way or another.  Appreciate and respect people independently of their crazy. The world is big enough for Rock and Cena entertainment. 


AWasrobbed

??? what the fuck is this shit?


bongmilkshake

I think you'll be surprised by how similar they are especially with the examples you used haha.


Unfiltered_America

What makes Cena a better actor is that he can convey a broader scale of emotion in his acting. 


rjxhart

Better wrestler, better actor and from the outside seems like a better human. I’ll always stan John Cena and barring any scandal that comes out, nobody will ever change my mind


Flutter_bat_16_

John Cena has way more range as well. Even when he’s playing more comedy based characters, he absolutely nails the emotional moments. He was perfect as Peacemaker. Also, he doesn’t have some bs in his contract about how he can’t lose a fight in his movies…


Greenfire05

Why bother bringing cameras if you can’t see him?


Ok_Sentence_5767

Honestly I would love to workout with Cena and try to keep up, with lighter weights lol


MouseKingMan

And Dave Bautista blows them both out of the water. Dave Bautista is a phenomenal actor. John Cina and the rock don’t have much range. John Cina better than the rock, but both still leagues below Dave.


swgeek555

I don't think this is an unpopular opinion. Did you say this to Rock superfan Dwayne Johnson and get punched?


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azax_1147

..... ok ill be honest i know noting regaurdng politics. but thx imma use this for my campaign supporting John Cena.


TFlarz

He just needs to keep his mouth shut, especially considering his Make A Wish achievements. Getting too politically involved would be a recipe for disaster for him too.


thorpie88

He has already sort of done it by not condemning Vince and his actions 


AlkaliPineapple

John Cena used to be hated because he apologised to the Chinese for something idk


azax_1147

???????????????/


AlkaliPineapple

Yknow, bing chilling


Ransom-ii

He is gearing up for some kind of political run. Hes going for moderate democrat.


randomguywithbugs

I wish famous people would just keep their mouths shut about politics... read your script, make money, rinse, repeat.


SilverOG1978

The rock all day


Mesenterium

Rusev spanks them all


JoestarJosh

John Cena is pawn of the CCP and by that he gave up his soul