In an age where the internet has become a vital marketing tool, having followers on social media has never been as important as before. Thankfully the WWE understands that to compete in an ever-growing market, it must be increasingly active on social media.
The brand of the WWE itself has over 50,000,000 social media followers, however, its superstars have taken that number to greater heights. Social media following is indicative of how big a star a wrestler is, and the names on this list won’t surprise most WWE fans.
Here are the 10 WWE superstars with the largest social media following.
#10 The Miz
The Miz is truly must-see on TV and must follow on the internet. As a man of many talents, it’s imperative for The Miz’s brand that he has a gigantic following on the net. Mike Mizanin is a wrestler, actor and occasional TV host.
Because of that, the 6-time intercontinental champion has 2.56 million followers on Twitter, 1.2 million followers on Instagram and 3.3 million likes on Facebook.
#9 Dean Ambrose
The WWE understands how important social media is today so most superstars are compelled to have social media accounts. That’s why someone who doesn’t care about the internet like Dean Ambrose still has accounts with millions of followers.
Ambrose has only tweeted three times but still has 506,000 followers and on Facebook, the Lunatic Fringe has 7.5 million followers.
#8 Brock Lesnar
The Beast, Brock Lesnar, is the real deal in box office numbers. Not only is he a box office draw, he’s a giant presence on the internet too. Despite rarely tweeting, Brock Lesnar has 924,000 followers on Twitter and a staggering 7.8 million likes on Facebook.
#7 Seth Rollins
Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins is a two-time world champion and one of the WWE’s current main event players. His status on screen has directly translated to his following on the web.
His following on the internet is a testament to the power of the WWE today. Rollins has 2.5 million die-hard Instagram followers, 2.31m followers on Twitter and a 3.92 million likes on Facebook.
#6 Big Show
As a performer who’s been in the ring for over 20 years, the Big Show is one of the most awe-inspiring wrestlers in modern day wrestling. He’s a meme as well as a social media icon and the numbers show that.
The Big Show truly does have some big numbers on social media. He has 2.36 million followers on Twitter, 627,000 followers on Instagram and a colossal 7.7 million likes on Facebook.
#5 Chris Jericho
As the Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla, Chris ‘Y2J’ Jericho is a name that we’ve heard for more than two decades. His signature catchphrases and legendary items of clothing have made Chris Jericho a household name not just in wrestling, but in pop culture.
You only have to look at his social media following to see how big a star he truly is. Jericho has 2.2 million followers on Instagram, 3.21 million followers on Twitter and an impressive 6.9 million likes on Facebook.
#4 Roman Reigns
Seeing as RAW is now The Big Dog’s yard, it’s only fitting that the former WWE champion stakes his claim on the internet too. Despite only being an active member on the main roster for just under five years, Roman Reigns has been able to amass a substantial social media following.
On Twitter, Roman has 2.32 million loyal fans and an even greater number on Facebook – 17.8 million likes.
#3 Randy Orton
As a 13-time world champion, Randy Orton is one of the most decorated superstars in WWE history. The 3rd generation superstar is one of the biggest WWE stars of the past decade. Orton perhaps also owns the most famous finishing move in wrestling, the RKO, a move that became an internet sensation last year.
The viral nature of his finishing move only boosted his social media following. Randy Orton has 5.34 million Twitter followers, 3 million followers on Instagram and 13.9 million likes on Facebook.
#2 John Cena
The 16-time world champion is now not only the greatest WWE superstar ever, he’s now a bonafide movie star and entertainer. After giving his life to wrestling, John Cena has become one of the most famous faces on the planet.
His social media following only exemplifies his unrivalled fame. On Twitter, the Cenation leader has an incredible 9.56 million followers, on Facebook he’s the most liked active US athlete with 43.8 million users and on Instagram, he has 6.8 million followers.
#1 The Rock
As a wrestling icon, movie star and the most electrifying man on the planet, it’s no surprise to see The Rock headlining this list. His time as a main eventer in the most popular era of wrestling alongside his billions of dollars grossed in movies has gained him a monumental following online.
The Brahma Bull has 11.3 million followers on Twitter, a staggering 86.6 million on Instagram and 58.1 million likes on Facebook. Talk about being a mega-star.
