10 women who are better wrestlers than John Cena

Women's wrestling has undergone a revolution, with the likes of Kelly Kelly and Sable being replaced with ladies who can actually perform in the ring. While the WWE hopes that fans will forget the horrors of the bra and panties match era, the fact is the blame for the long slump in women's wrestling is mostly their fault.

During the Attitude Era, the WWE powers that be discovered they could temporarily drive up ratings by placing beautiful, scantily clad women in the ring. While they may have been pleasing to the eye during lingerie contests and such when the bell actually rung many fans averted their eyes.

Here are ten female wrestlers who are far better at the game than John Cena. Sorry, John!

10. Piper Niven

As Viper, Piper Nevin has already shaken the wrestling world with her unconventional look, power, and agility. Featured prominently in the Mae Young Classic, Piper made it to the quarterfinals before falling to Lila Storm.

Possessed of power, speed, and surprising dexterity for a woman of her size, Piper can go with any opponent. Her deep moveset and old-school grappling acumen help put her light years ahead of John Cena.

#9 Charlotte Flair

Charlotte executes a ring-to-outside moonsault. — Charlotte executes a ring-to-outside

The daughter of seventeen-time world champ Nature Boy Ric Flair has already surpassed her father in terms of technical wrestling ability. Could she eclipse his fame with her own, and move out of his shadow? Only time will tell.

What we know right now is that Charlotte is head and shoulders ahead of John Cena in nearly every aspect of the game. From her striking to her technical game to her suplexes and even impressive high-flying ability, Charlotte wins hands down in any contest other than a rap battle. Sorry, John, even her entrances are better than yours.

#8 Xia Li

Xia Li won by losing when she turned heads in the Mae Young Classic.

Sure, John Cena may not have many moves, but after over a decade in the business, he's pretty smooth, right? Much better than someone who has never wrestled, EVER, right?

WRONG! China's Xia Li was smoother than the proverbial greased owl droppings in her first ever match! Just watch her take it to veteran performer Mercedes Martinez:

The 5'3" Li manages to stand taller than John Cena with her outstanding athleticism and pro combat experience. Cena probably wishes he couldn't see this!

#7 Rosemary

In the world of women's wrestling, there's no question that sex appeal helps an athlete stand out, particularly to management. Even plus sized Piper Nevin wears fishnets to the ring, and many of the WWE's high ranked female wrestlers wear outfits which leave little to the imagination.

That's why it's so refreshing when a performer like Rosemary comes down the pipe. Her character, ring style, and look have nothing to do with her sex appeal. Not only is her character far more interesting than the former Dr. of Thuganomics, but her ring-skills also leave him in the dust.

#6 Toni Storm

22-year-old Toni Storm is already well known around the world, having won both the 5 Star GP and Cinderella tournaments in the East, as well as wearing championship gold in multiple promotions.

With a unique look and ring style, Toni turned a lot of heads at the Mae Young Classic, as well she should. Not only is she more talented in the ring than John Cena, but she also has 100% of the crowd on her side.

#5 Sasha Banks

One half of the duo to make history as the first female main event at a WWE PPV-- the other being Charlotte Flair-- Sasha has already secured her place in the annals of wrestling at the ripe old age of 25. Fearless, and with a technically precise style mixed with stiff strikes, there seems to be no stopping Sasha.

How good is Sasha Banks? Good enough that even with Vince McMahon's enmity she has still found great success. Compare that with the clumsy and awkward Cena, whom Vince loves to a creepy level and still can't put on a decent show no matter who he's paired with.

As long as Sasha can stay injury free, her future looks bright.

#4 Bayley

Vince McMahon has said he will never turn John Cena heel because he feels that it would break the hearts of all the little children who idolize the jacked up superstar. Imagine the crushing wave of despair that would wash over the WWE universe if the Hugger were ever to cross that line.

Combining an old-school respect for the game with a cheerful and unsinkable personality, Bayley at her worst is still twice the wrestler John Cena will ever be on his very best day. Bayley is a bit of an anomaly; She shouldn't be so hugely over with all aspects of the fan base, but she is. Meanwhile, the fans are 'supposed' to cheer for Cena and spend most of their time mocking him

#3 ODB

Not only is veteran performer ODB a better performer than John Cena, her over the top character is light years away from his 'patriot superman' gimmick.

Eric Young's better half has yet to make a mark in the WWE, despite her long, respected tenure in the business. This is because she lacks the glamour girl good looks that Vince treasures so highly--though she is still quite attractive, as you can see from the photo above.

ODB is probably tougher than Cena, too, as she has been known to wrestle men and win.

#2 Kairi Sane

When longtime wrestling journalist and a lightning rod for controversy Dave Meltzer says you're the third best wrestler in the world--male or female--you have to be something special. Kairi Sane is just that, with great poise, a charming persona, and gorgeous looks. What has to be icing on the cake for the WWE is the fact that she can also deliver in the ring.

The no-questions-asked main eventer won the Mae Young Classic, beating early favourite Shayna Baszler in the final round. Not only is Kairi much, much more skilled than John Cena in the ring, no one is chanting how much she sucks during her entrance.

#1 Fabulous Moolah

A big debate among wrestling fans is whether John Cena should break Nature Boy Ric Flair's legendary seventeen world championship runs. While Cena may be mired in controversy, one thing is dead certain; He will never, EVER beat the Fabulous Moolah's legendary championship run. Moolah held the NWA women's championship for EIGHT long years. No one has even come close to such a historic run with a big belt, nor are they likely to.

Moolah was one of a kind, battling racism, sexism, and her own ex-husband and overcoming it all. As far as toughness goes, when Rockin' Robin tried to hold the women's title hostage, Vince brought in Moolah to 'shoot' on her and take it back. If, say, Brock Lesnar decided to try and hold his Universal title hostage, there's no way Cena would even make the list of people to take it off of him.

There you have it: ten women who are way better than John Cena. Don't cry, John; Vince still loves you!

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