Tim Tebow: How Broncos QB Is NFL's Version of John Cena

NFL fans and WWE fans have started making the comparison between Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow and John Cena, and after thinking about it for some time, it is hard to ignore the parallels that exist between these two stars. 

The biggest similarity between Tebow and Cena is just how polarizing they are to fans and analysts in their respective sports. Whenever you mention either of their names, someone is going to have a strong opinion, be it positive or negative. There is no middle ground with these two. 

Tebow's critics point to his low completion percentage, inability to play well for an entire game and unorthodox style of play. 

The Broncos are winning with Tebow at quarterback, and every time that he leads another comeback, John Elway looks disgusted, because he knows that he can't justify benching or trading him as long as the team is successful. 

Cena's critics point out his lack of ability in the ring, the fact that he never changes up his repertoire and how he is always portrayed as a Superman. 

But fans of both Tebow and Cena are quick to point out that they have been successful, brought a lot of attention to their sport and generate a ton of revenue. And they are also genuinely nice people who always present themselves well under any circumstance. 

That is why it makes it so strange that people would be rooting for them to fail or at least be kicked off their perch. Maybe it is just a sign of where we are that anyone who has success in a way that we don't fully understand forces a large section of the audience to root against them. 

Still, there are other factors to consider when comparing just how similar Tebow and Cena are to each other. 

Personality

Both Tebow and Cena genuinely love what they do. They are passionate about what they do and want fans to latch onto it. 

The problem is that, when you hear them talk in cheesy cliches––and, in Tebow's case, invoking religion a lot more than some people are comfortable with––it makes fans turn against them.

Tebow has his religious beliefs, and they rub people the wrong way because he talks about them all the time. 

Cena goes out and cuts promos with lame jokes and a smile on his face even though he has just lost a match, or something along those lines. It comes off as insincere. 

They want to hear brutal honesty, not how great things are all the time. 

Mannerisms

In keeping with their upbeat personalities, the way they are on camera with body language and expressions just annoys people. 

Tebow never has anything bad to say, always tries to find the positive and even when there is nothing to be positive about, he makes preachy speeches about how no one is going to stop him or his team. 

Cena doesn't care about what happened last night. The only thing that matters is what is happening in the moment, and he is always going to crack a smile no matter what the situation is.

It's not necessarily great for building wrestling matches, but it is a nice break from all the angry promos that we usually see in WWE. 

Popularity

I think that some fans are puzzled as to why both Tebow and Cena are so popular. 

Tebow is a good role model for anyone to look up to, which I think adds to his popularity. He appeals to a demographic that most NFL players aren't able to just because of who he is. 

Cena is an excellent role model for fans because of all the work that he does for charity foundations and how he wants to be the best at what he does. He has that drive and motivation to get there, even if he is limited athletically. 

But because they are constantly pushed down our throats, we resent them. It's a case of overload; there is only so much praise that we can take before we turn against you. 

Conclusion

In the end, whether you love him or hate him, Tim Tebow is here to stay. As is John Cena. They are great ambassadors for their respective sports, even if there are some fans that don't want to acknowledge it. 

Tebow has become the NFL's version of John Cena simply by winning in a way that is not "normal" or always pretty to watch. He is going to get talked about because he moves the needle like few other players do. 

Cena does the exact the same for WWE, and fans don't like it because he is always being pushed over other wrestlers who might be better in-ring talents than he is. 

But it's not about looking the prettiest at what you do, it's about getting results. Both Tebow and Cena do that in unorthodox ways, which frustrates people. 

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