4 Shocking things WWE could be planning for John Cena before Royal Rumble

What will happen tonight?
What will happen tonight?

Tonight's edition of Monday Night Raw will be live from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida and with 2019 looking promising, WWE can very well forget the past and focus on the 'now'.

Huge names are scheduled to make their presence known, with Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair, all advertised for the show.

However, all eyes will be upon the greatest performer of our generation, John Cena who will be making a special appearance on Monday Night Raw tonight.

Considering that he was a part of a special altercation and match with Becky Lynch, it genuinely seems like something surprising could transpire before the Royal Rumble.

With WWE already acknowledging a possible surprise on the horizon, will the 16-time World Champion pull a shocking twist on his Road to WrestleMania 35? Let's find out.

Here are the 4 shocking things WWE could be planning for John Cena before the Royal Rumble.


#1 John Cena throws an Open Challenge which is answered by Lars Sullivan

Sullivan has to prove a point
Sullivan has to prove a point

There's no better way for John Cena to kick his 2019 by introducing the world to a monster that is bound to be a bigger star under Vince McMahon.

Lars Sullivan could end up being one of the biggest projects for the future and with the Authority vowing to bring some serious alterations, this one could be a biggie.

The Cenation Leader has always had a habit of challenging the very best of the best and with his recent record of putting over younger talent, Sullivan could very well get his solid start tonight.

If Vince McMahon sees the Monster as a star he would be willing to invest his time upon, then John Cena is the man to confront tonight.

Answering Cena's Open Challenge and going ahead to dismantle him would be a solid way to introduce Sullivan's intimidating persona to the WWE Universe.

#2 The Cenation Leader gets real and challenges the Undertaker for a rematch at WrestleMania 35

This could happen
This could happen

In what was one of the most creatively embarrassing matches of 2018, John Cena was squashed at the hands of the greatest that ever lived, The Undertaker.

While the credit for all the build-up goes to John Cena for being a harsh critic of the Phenom's life, the Cenation Leader didn't bring the fight to him at the Show of Shows.

Considering that he jokes of his consciousness costing him the special bout in New Orleans, he still has the opportunity to right his wrongs and get serious about the Road to WrestleMania.

To be honest, the Undertaker's contribution to professional wrestling will forever be remembered but it's about time that he closes the curtain on an incredible career.

If there's a WWE superstar who could possibly deliver a fantastic and riveting feud with the Phenom, I would put my money on John Cena in a possible Career Vs. Career match.

#3 John Cena challenges Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship

Could this help Ambrose?
Could this help Ambrose?

If there's a momentous time for John Cena to break the glass ceiling and challenge for the title he has never won, it is right now.

Locking horns against a heel like Dean Ambrose could prove really beneficial, especially for the Lunatic Fringe who has lost all his momentum after stabbing Seth Rollins in the back.

Considering that a short feud between the two could bring some respect to the prestigious Intercontinental Championship, John's involvement could even propel Ambrose as a solid heel.

There's no denying that Ambrose has all the credentials in the world to become a superstar on Monday Night Raw and they can take that risk of testing his heel potential with someone like John Cena.

Since the Cenation Leader is usually linked to doing the unthinkable nowadays, he could very well channel the dark side of Ambrose and get the best out of him in this feud.

#4 Drew McIntyre assaults John Cena after Cena announces his intentions for Royal Rumble

The Terminator is hungry
The Terminator is hungry

A more riveting attempt would be for John Cena to get honest about his intentions for the Royal Rumble only to be interrupted and assaulted by Drew McIntyre later.

Judging by how McIntyre fared against Kurt Angle and Dolph Ziggler, there's a genuine possibility that a feud with John Cena could be sensational.

Both the superstars carry striking personalities and if Vince McMahon is indeed looking to push Mcintyre to the moon, he needs to make a gigantic statement tonight.

With the former NXT Champion already announced for the Royal Rumble, will he cause trouble to other superstars who are willing to win it all to headline WrestleMania 35?

I definitely would want to see John Cena locking horns with someone who is claimed to take the company forward for years to come.