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WWE STARS WHO GAMBLE: HIGH STAKES AND BODY SLAMS

Professional wrestling is an incredibly exciting sport, attracting millions of fans each week to watch WWE superstars in action. Interestingly, wrestling and gambling have a strong connection, and it's not uncommon to find wrestlers who enjoy casino games. Many of them are likely to start by claiming online casino bonuses before playing their favorite games while traveling. So, which wrestlers are well known for their love of gambling? Let's find out.

John Cena

One of the biggest superstars in WWE history is renowned for his love of gambling. John Cena is reportedly a huge fan of online casino games, but he doesn’t take that passion to land-based casinos due to the risk of being recognized when trying to enjoy his downtime.

Cena is regarded by many as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, and he holds the record of having won 16 world championships during his time in WWE. The Cenation leader was revered as the franchise player throughout much of his main run with the company, headlining effectively every main PPV during his run after winning the WWE Championship in 2005.

Cena has headlined WrestleMania on five separate occasions, including back-to-back events with The Rock. The legendary superstar returned for a short period in 2023, which included teaming with LA Knight to take on Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa.

The Rock

There are few more charismatic WWE superstars in history than The Rock. The Great One is also a passionate gambler and has reportedly played in games worth tens of thousands of dollars on titles such as roulette and poker. It was also revealed that The Rock played a $15,000 hand in blackjack during a recent trip to Las Vegas.

The superstar is regarded as one of the best in WWE history and was a prominent part of the Attitude Era. His rivalry with Stone Cold Steve Austin took the WWE to a whole new level, and he later achieved major success on the big screen after starring in movies such as Jumanji, The Mummy Returns, and Skyscraper.

The Rock returned to WWE for the first time in nearly ten years in 2013, before making sporadic appearances before announcing his retirement in 2019. However, there is a widespread belief that the People’s Champion will come out of retirement in 2024, as a match with cousin Roman Reigns is being teased at Elimination Chamber or WrestleMania.

Randy Orton

One of the most successful gamblers in the WWE locker room comes in the form of Randy Orton. The Apex Predator has reportedly won over $750,000 on casino games throughout his life, and he is a regular visitor to establishments in Las Vegas when the WWE is in the surrounding areas. Orton is reportedly an aggressive card player who loves to play blackjack.

Orton has achieved success throughout his WWE career, with only Ric Flair and John Cena having won more world titles. His career has spanned over 20 years, and he is widely regarded as one of the best superstars to have ever stepped in the ring. Orton became the youngest world champion in history when he won the World Heavyweight Championship at 24 before he later achieved further success alongside Edge in the tag team division.

However, it was Orton’s rivalry with Cena that ranks among the best in history. The two began their feud in 2007 before squaring off on a number of occasions leading up to the end of their rivalry in 2014. The rivalry ended at Hell In A Cell in October 2014, with Cena landing victory in their tenth and final PPV match. Orton could be set for a big 2024 after making his return from injury in November following an 18-month layoff. The Apex Predator is set to clash with Roman Reigns for the Undisputed World Championship at the Royal Rumble in January.

Conclusion

The world of professional wrestling and gambling are closely intertwined, with no shortage of major superstars enjoying playing casino games regularly. The excitement of both helps superstars scratch the itch of being out of the ring for a few years, and there will likely be further superstars taking gambling seriously throughout the future.

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