Dave Bautista and John Cena are both well-established actors in the film industry now. While Bautista went on to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cena occupies a special place in the DC universe, indicating how far both wrestles have come from the squared ring.
In a world where wrestling fans thrive on drama, their WWE rivalry has remained iconic due to their back-and-forth and verbal sparring. And after a clip from Batutista’s 2010 heel run went viral, fans are still reminiscing about those times hoping for the duo’s unhinged banter to come back.
A Look Back at Dave Bautista and John Cena’s Iconic WWE Rivalry
Among the many iconic matchups and feuds in the long history of WWE, Dave Bautista and John Cena‘s rivalry stands out as a prime example of what fans crave. Throughout their tenure in the organization, their clashes have not only been a brute display of physicality but also a masterclass in verbal jousting.
Although their rivalry seems to have toned down since they started their careers in Hollywood, it was back in 2010 that their feud became more evident and matured into one that fans truly enjoyed. From memorable back-and-forth to some cruel remarks, their countless bouts have remained impressive. One of their cruel and jarring verbal spells, which has also been going viral, is from Bautista’s 2010 insult to Cena during RAW.
“You keep on kissing babies and hugging fat girls. I’m gonna be at a gym somewhere training, and thinking about beating the hell out of you at Wrestlemania.”
And so amidst Rock’s return to the ring, fans are hoping that they will get to see the duo’s facing off against each other once again. Meanwhile, Cena seems to have moved on from his time in the ring and even once praised his former rival and regarded him as one of the underrated stars of WWE (via TikTok).
Fans want John Cena and Dave Bautista’s Iconic Rivalry Back
John Cena and Dave Bautista’s feud has changed since they both left the squared ring to pursue their careers in the land of showbiz and acting. While Bautista revealed how badly he was treated during his days in WWE (via GQ), Cena seems to look fondly over his early days in the ring with his fellow Hollywood actor.
Recently, after a video of their verbal spat went viral, wrestling fans reminisced over those days and stated how they would love to have the duo back.
You mighta took it for granted but I was living for this shit back then
— Austin (@LifeOfStruck) March 12, 2024
Twitter would be so pissed if this was said today man. Wish we could go back to things like this.
— Lm8! 🇲🇽 21 (@SatisfaccionDc) March 12, 2024
One of the funniest promos I ever heard in my life
— Brandon Jones (@B_Jones2009) March 13, 2024
Going back and watching old promos, you didn't realize how good they were (this one, the Bret Hart promo where he quit, etc). It's not surprising that he's the better actor of the 3
— Marco Matteo (@giannmatteo_10) March 12, 2024
I think about this at least once a week
— Mike Stearns (@MikeStearnsIV) March 12, 2024
As fans recall those days, the duo’s elite verbal banter continues to remain a shining example of what WWE fans yearn for. While Bautista and Cena’s return to wrestling seems unlikely, fans have their fingers crossed.
