WWE May Have Found John Cena’s Final WrestleMania Opponent, And I Have Some Thoughts

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As a long-time WWE fan who has been following John Cena’s career since his debut, I must say that 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the sports entertainment industry. The news about Monday Night Raw moving to Netflix and the start of the John Cena retirement tour during WrestleMania season has sent waves of nostalgia through our community.

2025 looks set to be a significant year for the WWE. Monday Night Raw is poised to make its transition to Netflix, and the upcoming WrestleMania season will mark the beginning of John Cena’s retirement tour. The remaining WWE events for this superstar are expected to be his last hurrah, and there’s buzz that his final WrestleMania performance in Las Vegas could have some grand surprises in store.

At TopMob, we had a few wrestlers we thought John Cena might square off against before his retirement, but it seems the contender for WrestleMania 41 isn’t among them. Let’s explore the speculations swirling around and address my queries related to this situation.

The WWE Is Rumored To Want John Cena To Compete For A World Title, Which Might Mean He’s Facing Gunther

The most recent issue of Wrestling Observer Newsletter hinted that the WWE is considering having John Cena battle for a world championship at WrestleMania 41 (as reported by Wrestling News). According to Dave Meltzer, there’s an inclination towards matching him against one of the current titleholders. Although plans may change, it seems unlikely that he will face off against Cody Rhodes, given Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s recent appearance and Roman Reigns’ recent return to the ring.

He might fight for the World Heavyweight title, which Gunther is currently defending. However, there’s a possibility he won’t still be the champion when WrestleMania 41 rolls around. But, considering his impressive reign as Intercontinental Champion in the past, it would come as a surprise if he isn’t the champ by then.

Will John Cena Win His Shot At The Royal Rumble Or Elimination Chamber?

In traditional WrestleMania competitions, contenders have two options: they can aim to win the Royal Rumble or secure a spot in The Elimination Chamber match. Is John Cena planning to join the Royal Rumble and cross his fingers for a lucky draw to clinch victory? Or is he opting to bide his time and face some of the toughest opponents in the Elimination Chamber instead?

In simpler terms, the story within me suggests that if WWE has just one more year left of John Cena, he would participate in two significant events. This implies that John Cena would join the Royal Rumble match initially but might not win, giving him another opportunity to vie for a chance at the Elimination Chamber. Given that many fans might be eager to witness his final tour, it seems reasonable to schedule him for Pay-Per-Views as frequently as possible, assuming he’s available.

At present, John Cena’s movie and TV appearance schedule remains unclear, but it’s possible that the second season of “Peacemaker” might debut on television as early as the 2025 broadcasting calendar. Apart from his press commitments related to this show, I suspect he’ll have ample time for work during the WrestleMania 41 season, provided there are no scheduling conflicts.

Can John Cena Deliver A Main Event Title Match Worthy Of WrestleMania 41?

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but marvel at the grandeur of John Cena headlining one night of WrestleMania. It’s no secret that everyone yearns to witness him surpass Ric Flair’s record and cement his legacy as the most decorated WWE champion in history. His name resonates with greatness, and it already does so, but is a WrestleMania main event truly the optimal choice for him?

Recently, John Cena has been making intermittent appearances in wrestling. However, it appears there’s a strategy at play, as he frequently engages in tag team matches or similar situations, like his surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40. As per CageMatch, the last time Cena wrestled for more than 20 minutes in a solo match was back in 2021 when he challenged Roman Reigns for his title.

At WrestleMania, John Cena faced Austin Theory in what was a brief match (lasting just over 11 minutes) and received criticism for his appearance. If he fights Gunther, it won’t be a quick, easy win. I hope he has the endurance to put on a great fight, and we don’t see a subpar performance that doesn’t do justice to his legendary status as The Undertaker’s final matches before retirement did. Perhaps it would be best to avoid such a match on such a grand stage as WrestleMania 31 if there’s a risk of it being underwhelming.

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2024-11-01 20:38