5 superstars who have the longest current WWE runs

Many WWE superstars past and present have had a long and enjoyable run with the company, and others have had short and sweet tenures. Whatever the case may be, it's not uncommon to see the aforementioned stars leave WWE and then come back at a later date - but sometimes, you get guys who are able to stand the test of time.

We're here to appreciate those gentlemen for everything that they've been able to do over the course of their careers in the big time, all of which have lasted more than a decade and a half. Remember, guys like Big Show and Chris Jericho who left and then returned don't count, with The Miz and Dolph Ziggler both just missing out on the top five with impressive 14-year totals having debuted back in 2004.

With that being said, here are five superstars who have the longest current WWE runs.

#5 Randy Orton - 17 years

While you may not like him, Randy Orton has been able to outlast several high profile WWE superstars over the years. His longevity is something to be admired and while he may not have always been in the good books with the WWE Universe, there's no denying that without him, the company would've been a very, very different place over the last 17 years.

The Viper, formerly known as The Legend Killer, first came through the door back in 2001 when he was sent to OVW. There, he joined a class of superstars that went on to become some of the biggest household names in the business - including the likes of Brock Lesnar and Shelton Benjamin.

We all have become so used to commentators blurting out "Randy Orton with an RKO outta nowhere!" over all these years, haven't we? Oh, and he also came in around a year after the next man on this list.

#4 John Cena - 18 years

It's hard to remember a WWE without John Cena, especially seeing as he first came through the doorway back in 2000. From that moment on, nobody could've possibly imagined the heights that The Prototype would eventually reach. Despite numerous injuries and setbacks, he's been able to rise above the hate (apologies), and he is still one of the most important members of the roster to this day.

Cena may be only appearing sporadically at the moment, but it feels like he's earned the right to move into a part-time schedule. After all, we're talking about someone who carried WWE for the better part of a decade, and that's no exaggeration. Cena has single-handedly led us through some tough times, and fans are only just starting to appreciate that.

#3 Triple H - 23 years

While Triple H doesn't exactly wrestle on a frequent basis these days, he still pops up often enough to warrant a place on this list. The Game has been a consistent member of the WWE roster since way back in 1995, and it's bizarre to think about everything he's gone through. From Hunter Hearst Helmsley to Triple H to being the boss, it's been quite the journey.

Of course, as we all know, that journey isn't over yet - and you could argue that he hasn't even gotten started. His brainchild, NXT, continues to go from strength to strength, and once Vince McMahon finally surrenders control of WWE, it feels like HHH is the natural heir to the throne.

#2 Kane - 23 years

While Triple H and Kane may have entered the company in the same year, Kane pipped The Game to the post by a few months. Of course, he didn't enter the company under the moniker of 'Kane', and it took him a few years before he really burst into life - but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate the fact that this man has spent more than two decades of his life with WWE.

He is the definition of a company man and while his career has certainly experienced some highs and lows, he's still going to go down in history as an all-time legend in professional wrestling. Sure, he's off focusing on the world of politics right now, but he'll likely be back for another short run before eventually riding off into the sunset.

#1 The Undertaker - 28 years

Does it really come as any kind of surprise that The Deadman takes this by a landslide? He has been the ever-present force in professional wrestling for almost three decades, and as he approaches the final years of his career, he's still keeping us guessing. Nobody would've thought that he could get to this point and still be competing, and yet, here we are.

Undertaker is one of the most remarkable figures we've ever seen in this industry, and there's really no disputing that. We're excited to see him go out on his own terms because let's be honest, there's nobody more deserving than him.

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