Why Juggernaut Hates Deadpool in Marvel Comics

Long before he pulled him apart in Deadpool 2, the Juggernaut has made it clear that he does not like, nay hate the wise-cracking mercenary called Deadpool. This animosity began in Deadpool’s first solo story, as the unstoppable Juggernaut, despite all his power, only managed to accomplish small victories against Wade Wilson as he was repeatedly outsmarted and pushed to his limits and patience. Although they were able to keep things professional once or twice, Cain Marko hasn’t hidden his dislike for the former Avenger and never turned down an opportunity to beat down or exploit Deadpool, even if it didn’t end up working in his favor.

This hostility began in Deadpool: Circle Chase mini-series by Deadpool’s co-creator Fabian Nicieza with art by Joe Madureira where Juggernaut and his newly mutated partner, Black Tom Cassidy, got the drop on Wade regarding information about Tolliver’s impressive inheritance. Unwilling to give up his foot in the race, Deadpool followed them and attacked them on an airplane, incapacitating Black Tom by opening the cabin door and threatening Juggernaut with letting go of the zipline keeping his friend from falling to his death. Despite Juggernaut’s compliance, Deadpool reneged on their agreement and let Tom go, falling through the sky with Cain leaping after him.

While that was a memorable start, Juggernaut’s hatred of Deadpool was cemented in the Deadpool: Sins of the Past series by Mark Waid with art by Ian Churchill and Lee Weeks. On a mission to obtain Deadpool in hopes that his DNA can help cure Black Tom’s secondary mutation, Juggernaut comes across Wade and his latest partner, X-Men’s Siryn. Constantly throwing out one-liners and jokes, Deadpool tricked Juggernaut into being covered in liquid metal while dodging both Cain’s fists and any nearby enemies also gunning for his head. With the memory of their last fight still fresh, Juggernaut got even more upset when his explanation of why he had to bring Wade in was met with more jokes, ridicule, and a disregard for Tom’s suffering. Although he managed to strike a chord during their following battle by unintentionally removing Wade’s mask thus exposing his face, Juggernaut was temporarily defeated thanks to Siryn’s assistance. In the end, Deadpool left before Juggernaut remembered that he was mad at him, knowing he had made a powerful enemy.

Although originally an X-Men villain, Juggernaut’s partnership with Black Tom opened up options for him to face other Marvel heroes like Thor or his memorable fight against Spider-Man. In Deadpool’s case, he shouldn’t have posed a threat and yet he managed to get under Juggernaut’s skin, which is no small feat. One can’t blame the now reformed villain for feeling that way, despite his popularity with fans, Deadpool is not a well-liked hero in the Marvel universe with many heroes (and villains) finding him and his approach to life to be dangerous, unpredictable, and annoying. Whether it was constantly putting his best friend Black Tom at risk or refusing to die, it was likely Deadpool’s constant barrage of jokes at his expense that really set him off. In those early years, Wade also seemed to win by pure luck or with the help of others which only added to the frustration of someone who may be unstoppable but his reputation is far from invincible.

Their last known fight occurred in Despicable Deadpool #298 by Gerry Duggan and Mike Hawthorne, when the twenty million dollar bounty on Deadpool had Juggernaut looking to collect. Pinned down by a truck, Deadpool reveals why he’d always defeat Juggernaut as he cuts off his oxygen by covering him in cement. Cain is so focused on his strength and power that he forgets to improvise, something Deadpool’s unique condition allows him to do on a daily basis.  Although his hatred of Deadpool isn’t going away any time soon, Juggernaut‘s unique relationship with the popular anti-hero gave him a second chance at the big screen and hopefully we’ll see him again in future Deadpool films

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