4. Big Show – 171 Matches
Every hero needs their monster to conquer—a beast who provides an imposing physical presence that makes the hero’s eventual victory all the sweeter. There have been various iterations of this character in John Cena’s career, but none have held the stature that The Big Show has. He has been a thorn in the side of John Cena for the duration of his WWE run. A monster that has stood in the way of Cena’s advancement into the annals of WWE lore.
Nearly 200 times John Cena and The Big Show faced off. It’s a number only surpassed by three men, and it includes some of the biggest matches of John Cena’s career. A historic clash over the United States Championship at WrestleMania 20 marked the beginning of John Cena’s WrestleMania dominance.
That was not the end of their WrestleMania legacy as they clashed over the World Heavyweight Championship at the 25th Anniversary of WWE’s biggest show. The story of John Cena cannot be told without mentioning the long-standing rivalry between him and The Big Show.
