3 WWE Superstars who should face John Cena at WrestleMania 36 and 2 who shouldn't

A huge announcement was made a couple of weeks ago by WWE. John Cena, the sixteen-time WWE Champion, will be making his return to SmackDown this week. It will be Cena's first appearance on the Blue Brand since WWE had moved to Fox last year.

With six weeks left for WrestleMania 36, the chance of Cena's participation is certainly high, especially after his comeback. Cena didn't skip WrestleMania 35, but he didn't have a match either. Since the Leader of Cenation was injured last year, he brought back his signature Doctor Of Thuganomics gimmick for one night, delivering an entertaining segment. If Cena manages to have a match at WrestleMania 36, it will be a massive boost for the company.

As Cena is making his return to SmackDown, he should face a Superstar from SmackDown at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Let's take a look at three men who should face John Cena at WrestleMania 36 and 2 who shouldn't.

#3 Should face: Baron Corbin

One of the biggest heels of the Blue Brand, Baron Corbin could be an ideal choice for John Cena at the Showcase of Immortals. While Corbin made a huge statement by retiring Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 35, he could prove his mettle as a top bad guy again if he manages to face John Cena at WrestleMania 36.

Corbin is currently involved in a storyline with Roman Reigns, and the two men are set to collide at Super ShowDown. Given the lengthy rivalry between the two men, it should come to an end in Saudi Arabia and hence, Corbin could set his eyes on his next opponent.

Corbin effortlessly gains heat as a heel, as he has shown it against Roman Reigns. Carrying the momentum to WrestleMania, he could make a similar impact against someone like John Cena.

#2 Shouldn't face: Elias

Well, Elias might not be a popular option to face a legendary name like John Cena, but it is feasible. The recent report suggests that John Cena could take on Elias at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Given the current run of Elias in WWE, the fans will not be happy with the match.

There is no doubt about the talent of Elias, who is not only great on the mic but also impressive inside the squared circle. Despite his talent, he has not been used well on the main roster, and he is not a big name to fight Cena at a big stage like WrestleMania. As Elias and Cena had confronted each other at WrestleMania 35, WWE might stretch the storyline to the Show of Shows this year.

Facing Cena could be a good opportunity for Elias, and it could open a gate for him to reach the top of the ladder. Nevertheless, the former poster boy will be returning to ring after a long time, and he certainly deserves to fight a bigger name than The Drifter.

#2 Should face: Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is in a dire need to face a top-notch opponent, and there could be no better option than John Cena. As Reigns is expected to be done with Baron Corbin after Super ShowDown, he might start searching his next rival for the big event in April. If Cena and Reigns cross paths at the Show of Shows, they could deliver a good match at the show.

While Cena was the ultimate face of the company for years, Reigns' meteoric rise to the top slowly helped him replace John Cena as the top guy of WWE. After winning multiple titles and main-eventing WrestleMania four times in a row, it's safe to say that The Big Dog is the current poster boy of WWE.

Even though Reigns and Cena wrestled once in the past, it wasn't an exciting bout that didn't have a proper build-up behind the match. Such a colossal battle is perfect for the Grandest Stage of Them All, and they could certainly tell a great story as well. Given that Reigns is once again trying to get at the peak of his career, he should be the favorite to pick up victory if he takes on Cena at Tampa Bay.

#1 Shouldn't face: Sheamus

Sheamus has been enjoying a spectacular run since making his comeback from injury a couple of weeks ago. Making a notable impact in the past few weeks, The Celtic Warrior is gradually proving his worth as a bad guy, and he might get a big match at the Showcase of Immortals this year.

After making his return, Sheamus has shown the invincible persona he had in the initial part of his career. Besides dismantling Chad Gable and Apollo Crews in singles matches, he didn't struggle to beat both men in a Handicapped match. The question remains who could be the next target for Sheamus after Gable and Crews. Although Cena seems like a good option for Sheamus, the rivalry wouldn't be a fresh one, considering their long history from the past.

When Cena was a full-time Superstar, Sheamus was an integral part of the WWE roster as well. Therefore, Cena and Sheamus locked horns multiple times inside the squared circle, sometimes even on a weekly basis. Moreover, Sheamus needs to build more momentum before facing a legendary Superstar like Cena at the Showcase of Immortals.

#1 Should face: Goldberg

WrestleMania is the place to have dream matches, and there could be no bigger dream match between Goldberg and John Cena, who never got the chance of fighting each other in the past. A clash between two behemoths of the company could break every record, making it one of the most anticipated matches in WrestleMania history.

Goldberg's last WrestleMania match was three years ago when he dropped the Universal Championship to Brock Lesnar. Goldberg's recent return to the ring has risen the possibility of his participation at WrestleMania 36, which is just a few weeks away. If Goldberg decides to compete at the Show of Shows, there should be no better choice than John Cena, who is also making his big return.

Although Goldberg and Cena were part of the company in the first stint of the former, they never faced each other. They didn't share the ring either when Goldberg returned to WWE in 2016. Hence, WWE could get a golden opportunity of booking these two Superstars in a dream match at WrestleMania 36.

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