John Cena & top four longest-tenured veterans on active WWE roster

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Here is the list of the top five longest-tenured stars in the active WWE roster
WWE is one of the biggest professional wrestling promotions of the world which has been producing successful shows for more than four decades. In the active WWE roster there are a number of young, talented and rising stars in the company, however there are a number of experienced veterans of the business. Here we take a look at the top five longest-tenured veterans in the active WWE roster.
5. R-Truth (16 years)
R-Truth made his WWE debut in 2000, however got released in 2001. Truth however re-signed with the company in August 2008 and has been a part of the company till date, having one of the longest tenure in the company for 16 years. R-Truth is a 60-time champion in the company including 54 time 24/7 Championship.
4. Kofi Kingston (16 years)
Kofi Kingston is the fourth longest-tenured superstar on the active WWE roster, who has been in the company for 16 years. Kofi made his official WWE debut on the January 22, 2008 episode of ECW. Kofi is a twenty three-time champion, 20th Grand Slam Champion, 30th Triple Crown Champion and Third Tag Team Triple Crown Champion in WWE.
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3. The Miz (18 years)
The Miz is the third longest-tenured superstar on the active WWE roster, who has been in WWE for 18 years. Miz made his official WWE debut on the March 7, 2006 episode of SmackDown. Miz is one of the underrated WWE stars, however is one of the highly successful stars in the company. He is a 19-time champion in the company and is the first ever two-time grand slam champion of the company.
2. John Cena (22 years)
John Cena is the second longest-tenured superstar on the active WWE roster, who has been in WWE for 22 years. Cena made his official WWE debut on the June 27, 2002 episode of SmackDown answering Kurt Angle’s open challenge. Cena made a great impact since his first appearance and impressed a number of fans and veterans in the industry.
From being the Doctor of Thuganomics to the GOAT, Cena achieved almost everything in the company. He is a 25-time champion in WWE including the 16 World Championship, which is the most equalling the record of Ric Flair.
1. Randy Orton (22 years)
Randy Orton is the longest-tenured superstar on the active WWE roster, who has been in WWE for 22 years. Orton made his first official WWE appearance at WrestleMania X8’s Fan Axxess and made his television debut on April 25, 2002 tapings of Smackdown.
Orton’s journey from a rookie to a veteran has passed a number of historical milestones. He is a twenty time champion in the company including 14 World Championships. He is the 17th Triple Crown Champion and the 18th Grand Slam Champion of the company.
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