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These days, John Cena is more of a Hollywood star than a WWE superstar, but if his return to challenge Roman Reigns at SummerSlam showed anything, it's that the WWE Universe will continue to celebrate the 16-time world champion.
John Cena WWE career is littered with championships and accolades, but his character remains the focus for fans and critics alike.
Cena is an undying superhero crafted to be a role model. Despite criticisms, Cena has remained the perseverant and relentless babyface.
While John Cena is away, several rising stars are making their way through the promotion he once dominated. There are plenty of dream matches left for Cena, and one has to wonder what can be. Especially in NXT 2.0.
#5. John Cena vs. Von Wagner
John Cena was a highly rated athlete in WWE early in his career. Likewise, Von Wagner is a talent with the full backing of management.
Von Wagner made his debut as the replacement for Kyle O'Reilly in the NXT Championship Fatal-4-Way. It was an exceptionally high spot for Wagner in his first NXT appearance.
Von Wagner has made good use of the spotlight, partnering with the man he replaced in an alliance sure to keep him on the upper end of the card.
John Cena has the drive to work with the freshest, newest talent in the company. It'd be cool to see Big Match John give the main event rub to Von Wagner. Cena sells well and helps establish new stars. Cena could help Wagner reach his potential.
#4. John Cena vs. Johnny Gargano
John Cena became is WWE's franchise player. For a long time, he was the focus of the company's major storylines. Johnny Gargano has shared a similar trajectory in NXT.
John Cena vs. Johnny Gargano could be the ultimate babyface showdown. Mr. WWE vs Mr. NXT, Big Match John vs. Johnny Wrestling. They are so similar and yet so different.
Gargano is a wrestler while John Cena is an entertainer. This would add to a different dynamic, the undying superhero vs. the relentless and never-say-die wrestler.
They may score more near-falls than offense, but Johnny Gargano vs. John Cena would be a sight to behold.
#3. John Cena vs. Tomasso Ciampa
John Cena vs. Johnny Gargano would be a spectacle like no other. The only thing that holds it back is the babyface vs. babyface element constricting the narrative potential. John Cena vs. Johnny Gargano's nemesis, though, would be like when Batman took on Lex Luthor.
Tomasso Ciampa has never faced Cena before. They are unknown to each other, and there will be an extended feeling out process of innovative offense.
Ciampa can be the callous villain to Cena's unbreakable superhero. A classic tale of good vs. evil, pitting one of the most sadistic heels against one of the most supported heroes.
#2. John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa
John Cena has worked with members of the Anoa'i Family on countless occasions. The likes of The Rock, Roman Reigns, Umaga, and The Usos have shared the ring with Big Match John.
Solo Sikoa, the latest of the wrestling dynasty to join WWE, made his debut at NXT's Halloween Havoc. Sikoa is Jimmy and Jey Uso's younger brother and Roman Reigns' cousin.
John Cena was last seen at SummerSlam, where he lost to Roman in an attempt to become 17-time world champion. Sikoa could look to cement himself against someone who has feuded with his family, perhaps also completing a Bloodline rite of passage in the process.
#1. John Cena vs. Bron Breakker
Exploding on NXT 2.0, Bron Breakker is the hottest prospect in wrestling right now. The son of Rick Steiner, Bron is an athletic freak of nature and a legitimate future main eventer.
He has already had star-making performances against the current NXT Champion Tomasso Ciampa, and industry veteran LA Knight. Though his NXT Championship attempt ended in defeat, he looked almost invincible against Ciampa's precise offense.
Breakker's freakish athleticism and charisma are reminiscent of John Cena when he exploded onto the scene by slapping Kurt Angle.
John Cena vs. Bron Breakker could be Cena's opportunity to pass the torch to an exciting prospect capable of carrying his legacy.
