This news may sound like a surprise to many , but WWE superstar and former champion John Cena recently surpassed NBA player Kobe Bryant to become the most-liked active US athlete on Facebook with more than 18.6 million followers.

The WWE superstar has been the face of the company for more than 10 years and continues to be one of the biggest athletes to bring in revenue for their brand. Cena is the No. 7 most followed US athlete in the world and surpasses the likes of LeBron James, Roger Federer Kevin Durant and more.

It would not be surprising if by the end of the year John Cena “The Peoples Champ” becomes the #1 athlete of the world.

Roger Krastz @walldoe