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While it's no secret that WWE utilise social media at every possible opportunity - from announcing matchups on Twitter to even generating hype with non-WWE stars like tagging Conor McGregor in posts and following the Young Bucks - it's something the company overall does incredibly well.
In fact, WWE recently boasted that they'd broken the 10 million followers mark, now up to 10.3,
But what of WWE's individual stars of social media? Whether it be to trash talk and build an angle, to spread a message of positivity, or to just post photos of cats (we're not naming any names), there aren't many WWE Superstars who DON'T use Twitter. Well, aside from Dean Ambrose - who notoriously avoids social media - and The Undertaker, who even very recently joined Instagram so Twitter may not be too far behind.
So, who's leading the way when it comes to the Superstars with the most followers?
Before we get into the top 10, here's a little bonus. There are some unlikely Superstars in the top 15, so before we analyse the top 10 and just why some Superstars have so many followers, here are some of the best of the rest:
#15 Zack Ryder - 2.29 million
#14 The Big Show - 2.56 million
#13 Dolph Ziggler - 2.82 million
#12 Stephanie McMahon - 2.84 million
#11 The Miz - 3.07 million
Yep, we remembered to check up on the likes of Matt Hardy, Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt, too. Ryder, Big Show and Ziggler even beat the likes of Samoa Joe, Charlotte Flair, Rusev, Lana, Xavier Woods and even one AJ Styles in the rankings.
In fact, one very important man Ryder also surpasses is WWE owner Vince McMahon, on 2.09 million.
And I know some of you might be questioning why Stephanie McMahon is in there. Well, as we heard just before WrestleMania, she is an "active member of the roster" hence being involved in Ronda Rousey's debut match on the Grandest Stage Of Them All.
One alum is notable in his Twitter presence too, as Shawn Michaels boasts more than four million followers! CM Punk, as another figure of interest, weighs in at 2.79 million.
So, now we've looked at a few names who didn't make the cut, when it comes to the top ten, so sit back and enjoy and, if you feel tempted, click the links and add to the numbers these Superstars boast - but not before finding out who's in the top spot!
Who kept the A-Lister out of that top ten? The full list is here for your enjoyment!
#10 Seth Rollins - 3.2 million
Seth Rollins is one of WWE's top guys, no doubt about it, so it's no surprise that Rollins makes it onto this list. The Architect isn't a Grand Slam Champion for no reason, he's very popular with the WWE Universe and, along with that, has caught the eye of several up and coming bands, too, who share Rollins' appreciation for them mutually.
In fact, Rollins became a social media hit when a video of him moshing to Parkway Drive went viral.
The former Intercontinental Champion also engages with his fans, bands, and fellow Superstars alike. The only surprise is that Rollins only just makes the top ten!
#9 Roman Reigns - 3.28 million
While the Big Dog claims the squared circle as his yard every week on WWE Raw, it seems that he doesn't quite rack up as many wins on social media, sitting at number nine on the list.
Reigns is by no means a slouch when it comes to Twitter, and one of the hardest working men in WWE gets as much hate from certain tweeters as he does from the live crowd, but the numbers don't lie and hitting the top ten is no mean feat!
Reigns more than holds his own on Twitter and in the ring, and tweets at his fans and haters alike, as well as using social media to further his storylines.
The Grand Slam Champion hasn't quite managed to get his hands on the WWE Universal Championship yet, but some of his tweets are definitely gold.
#8 Chris Jericho - 3.5 million
Well, it would have been a complete travesty if WWE's top list-maker didn't make this top ten list. While Y2J isn't necessarily an active member of the WWE roster right now, and actually holds a championship in another promotion, it's almost always just a matter of time before the GOAT is back in a ring on this side of the globe.
Whether it be via constantly reinventing himself in the ring, or his rock and roll exploits with Fozzy, the Talk Is Jericho host has amassed a huge following over his career and it definitely translates to Twitter.
The nine-time Intercontinental Champion's feud with Kenny Omega was almost completely built up via the social media platform, with Y2J even spelling his opponent's name wrong while running him down online before the match was officially announced.
Aside from storyline advancement, Jericho uses Twitter to promote his cruises, podcasts and interact with fans - and he's definitely a must-follow for any Jerichoholics out there.
#7 The Bella Twins - 3.57 million
Now, it's no surprise that the Bella Twins are in the top ten, the only surprise is that they only hit number seven on the list!
Nikki and Brie are obviously very close. So close, in fact, that they share a Twitter account - making them the only double entry on the list. The Bellas' WWE exploits, coupled with their Total Divas/Bellas fame and YouTube channel have helped the duo transcend wrestling and achieve a top ten spot here.
The Bellas interact with their fans on Twitter, but the bulk of their tweets include retweets from WWE's official Twitter and from the Total Bellas account, which has 63,000 followers in its own right. The Bellas also use Twitter to praise their fellow pros, as you can see below.
#6 Daniel Bryan - 4.52 million
Well, this might be one of the most surprising entries on the list. Not quite Zack Ryder at 15, but when you consider that Daniel Bryan isn't THE most active man on social media, placing above his own wife and sister-in-law is no mean feat.
Bryan has been more vocal than ever on social media this year, though, with his exploits as SmackDown GM meaning exclusive match announcements, then, of course, his ridiculously unexpected comeback saw an influx of new followers for the Yes man.
One interesting tweet recently came as a result of CM Punk's recent UFC opponent barbing with Bryan, as you can see below.
Bryan, though, tends to spend most of his Twitter time now posting about what books he's reading and sharing photos of his wife and child. Oh, and speaking about punching Miz in the face.
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#5 Sheamus - 4.97 million
While Sheamus may be another big surprise on this list for many, it should be noted that the Celtic Warrior found mainstream fame with his role in TNMT 2, and has never shied away from media commitments while in WWE.
The Celtic Warrior is a keen football (or soccer) follower and posts about that on Twitter but his recent social media success has come from doing Celtic Warrior Workouts - where he and a guest, sometimes a fellow WWE star, explore extreme workouts.
#4 Randy Orton - 6.02 million
This one could also fall into the "surprising" category, but it's easy to forget just how long Randy Orton spent at the top of the game in WWE, and that he could easily slot straight back in there when he returns from injury, too.
While Orton isn't seen as a huge social media presence, he does air his views on Twitter quite regularly and, while he's efficient with his tweets, The Viper definitely doesn't hold back.
Orton even took shots at Conor McGregor on Twitter.
#3 Triple H - 7.24 million
Well, this one probably comes as no surprise considering Triple H's backstage role in WWE right now.
The Game might not step foot in the ring too often, but this year, he's already faced off against Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania, John Cena at the Greatest Royal Rumble and will face off against Undertaker Down Under too.
Triple H, though, is also the COO of WWE and makes several "business" announcements on his personal Twitter - as well as some pretty lengthy personal posts congratulating Superstars past and present on achievements.
For any WWE fan, Triple H may just be THE must-follow account, second only to WWE's official account, for WWE news - and he's not short on humour either.
#2 John Cena - 11.6 million
Well, the only shock here is probably that John Cena isn't in the top spot. The 16-time World Champion uses his Twitter to spread messages of hope, inspiration, peace and equality, and comes across as every bit the man we know John Cena to be.
Being a Hollywood actor and a huge celebrity in his own right definitely doesn't do Cena any harm when it comes to social media fame, but he just misses out on the top spot...
#1 The Rock - 13.1 million
Okay, so we know, The Rock may not currently be an active Superstar in WWE, but he never really left. While we've not seen much of The Great One recently in WWE due to his filming commitments, you never know when he'll show up next. While the answer is always most likely "WrestleMania", The Rock has shown up at random live events over the past few years for special appearances.
The Rock isn't called The People's Champ for no reason, he is a social media champion as well and is always posting messages of inspiration or growing his global reputation as one of the biggest actors in the world on Twitter - and he gets huge numbers of people interacting and sharing his words and photos too.
Not that The Rock needs to promote his own stuff because, well, everyone else is doing so, but The Rock's Twitter is a must follow for positive words, heartwarming videos and a lot of rumour and news about his upcoming movies - including some cool trivia.
So, will anyone catch The People's Champion and dethrone him on social media? Let us know in the comments.
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