53-year-old veteran should be the one to dethrone John Cena as WWE Champion, says former AEW star

A former AEW star recently took to social media to share his thoughts on who should dethrone John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Joey Janela is known for being one of AEW’s pioneers and for elevating their hardcore wrestling scene. He took to X/Twitter to say that he believes that R-Truth should be the one who defeats The Last Real Champion and save WWE, even if the 53-year-old ends up being a transitional champion.

Janela added that there had never been an opportunity to create another moment big enough to rival the 1998 Mankind World Championship win in the history of WWE, which, to him, remains one of the top three pro wrestling moments of all time.

“R truth should be the one to take the belt off Cena, even if he’s just a transitional champion.There’s never been a better chance to rival the 1998 Mankind Championship win than this, which in my opinion is an all time top 3 Pro Wrestling Moment. Idc if you need 32 run ins and Vince Russo to come back from the crypt, get it done!” Janela wrote.

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John Cena vs. Logan Paul feud can break the internet, says wrestling veteran

John Cena and Logan Paul teamed up against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso in the main event of Money in the Bank, which also featured the return of R-Truth as Ron Killings.

Veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter, while speaking with Sportskeeda Wrestling, said that the Tag Team Match showcased several moments of miscommunication between the two men, and he predicted that the two wouldn't get along. He believes that this was a deliberate setup for an eventual bout between John Cena and Logan Paul at some point down the line in the future, which could break the internet.

He might not be completely off the mark, as WWE seems to be silently teasing this since the last episode of SmackDown, and nobody can deny that John Cena vs. Logan Paul is a draw and a big-money match that can certainly break the internet.

At the same time, a lot of pro wrestling fans would also be upset if doing another program with Logan Paul takes off more dates from Cena’s Farewell Tour. Expectant fans have been speculating about possible rivalries for John Cena against names like CM Punk, Roman Reigns, or maybe even a newcomer such as Bron Breakker. Only time will tell what the creative plans for The Franchise Player are and whether a singles clash against Paul is part of it.

About the author

Sagnik Chowdhury is a WWE news and features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. He graduated from the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance, in 2024 and is currently pursuing an MBA. Sagnik has always been passionate about creative writing, alongside writing several academic articles over the years. However, his true love lies in WWE, and he has been covering the sport for close to a year. Before assuming his current role, Sagnik was a content writer for a reputable news outlet for 11 months. He strives to report accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He rigorously verifies his sources and ensures they are credible before citing them.

Over the years, he has won numerous national academic article writing competitions organized by leading educational institutions in India. His work has been published in the annual magazines of institutes like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and more. Sagnik has been following WWE for over a decade, but it was The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan storyline that truly hooked him to the sport. His favorite pro wrestler is The Miz, as he believes The A-Lister embodies the idea of believing in your dreams and making them come true. He admires Miz's promo skills, storytelling abilities, and how he has made the most of every opportunity given to him over the last 15 years.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sagnik would book female wrestlers in prominent storylines and provide them more chances to showcase their potential.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Sagnik loves to rewatch his comfort shows, such as Modern Family and The Office. He is a movie and TV series enthusiast, with Ryan Gosling being one of his favorite actors.

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