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WWE announced a “one-night-only” 8 man tournament named WWE World Cup to determine the best in the world. Initially, the fans thought this tournament was an event involving superstars from multiple nations around the world, but the WWE Creative team defied logic by naming 4 Americans as the first 4 participants of the World Cup.
WWE Crown Jewel is set to be another epic pay-per-view in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with many big names like Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, John Cena, Randy Orton, and Kurt Angle scheduled to make an appearance.
The company announced via a video segment that the 16-time World Champion John Cena will be a part of the WWE World Cup, while Kurt Angle won a global battle royale on RAW to seal his position at the event.
Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton also qualified for the World Cup after emerging victorious in their qualification matches on SmackDown Live against Samoa Joe and Big Show respectively.
With 4 legends already a part of the World Cup to determine the best in the world, it won’t be a surprise if WWE stacks up the card with these 4 superstars of the past.
#4 Rey Mysterio
Starting with the most obvious one, Rey Mysterio is set to make his return to the ring on SmackDown 1000 in a World Cup qualifying match against United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura.
Mysterio was earlier rumored to battle for the US title at WWE Crown Jewel. However, WWE seemed to have changed their plans as the Mexican superstar goes one-on-one with the president of Nak-America to book his place at the World Cup.
The WWE Universe has always been behind The Master of 619, and Mysterio may board the flight to Saudi Arabia as one of the favorites to lift the first ever WWE World Cup.
#3 Chris Jericho
The Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla last made a WWE appearance at the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With the company revisiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Vince McMahon would love to have Jericho performing in front of the WWE Universe in the Middle East.
Jericho often describes himself as “the best in the world at what he does”, and the goal of the World Cup is to determine the best.
It would be a shame if Jericho isn’t a part of this tournament, as his presence would take the event to the next level. He could have a singles match against performers like Randy Orton, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, or even Kurt Angle! The possibilities are endless if the WWE Creative books the 61 minute-man for the World Cup.
#2 The Rock
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will most likely appear at the SmackDown 1000 episode, but the question is what will the most electrifying superstar be doing at the special episode? Recently, the Rock was the betting odds favorite to win the Royal Rumble 2019, and challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship.
If this really is the plan for next year’s WrestleMania main event, then the WWE World Cup provides the perfect platform for the WWE writers to announce the Hollywood superstar’s return.
The Rock’s mere presence would be enough to fill the 25,000 capacity stadium in Saudi Arabia. The WWE Universe has wanted him to make a return to the ring for a long time, maybe it’s finally time The Rock fulfills their wishes.
#1 CM Punk
The wildest possibility of WWE giving a tag-line of “to determine the best in the world” is that CM Punk is returning to win this thing. Although CM Punk is not in any talks with the company for a future appearance, the possibility cannot be ruled out.
CM Punk is the only superstar who could help increase the weekly episode ratings. The Summer of the Punk is the best storyline WWE has produced in a long time.
With Vince McMahon trying to expand WWE as a global product, “Cult of Personality” may also be thinking of making a long awaited return to the company.
Which stars do you think will be the final 4 participants at the WWE World Cup? Share your views in the comments.
