5 epic storylines that could be used to end John Cena's career

#3 The Legend Killer returns

Orton vs. Cena can be done right if there are real stakes involved.

Randy Orton vs. Cena is a rivalry that WWE would like to claim ranks in wrestling history as one the very best.

However, WWE's fantasy is far from the truth, as reality has shown the WWE Universe a feud that was overdone, uninteresting and repetitive.

But, how is that possible when these two veterans have fought each other in high stake matches?

The reason is simple, every time these two faced each other they have produced magic inside the ring, but its WWE’s poor storytelling that didn't allow fans to invest thoroughly.

However, the last time these ruthless aggression era stars could clash, WWE should incorporate the very best in storytelling, in-ring work and nostalgia to give fans a true classic, and this could be a fitting ending to Cena’s career.

However, for this narrative to succeed WWE must get its antagonist spot on, and the only way for Orton to go forward as a ruthless heel in this angle is to have a substantial reason for targeting Cena, and the only way to reach that reason is to bring back "the legend killer."

Most would say Orton’s iconic legend killer gimmick could only work when he was rookie taking out established veterans, and now that Orton is a legend himself the return of this role would be unnecessary.

However, after WWE retired "the legend killer" and debuted Orton’s "voices" gimmick, his career has gotten more uninteresting every year.

Therefore, this change would not only make a truly spectacular retirement narrative for Cena; it would rejuvenate Orton's career.

After Orton has been a babyface for many years now his reason for returning as the legend killer can be based on one driving factor that has been critical in his career downfall, his low success rate.

Orton can blame the downhill slope he has been experiencing on veterans because while he was giving younger talent like Jinder Mahal, Roode and Rusev the spotlight to make a name for themselves other legends were selfishly residing at the top of the card, especially veterans such as Cena. This driving force could lead to an exceptional narrative between Cena and Orton.

WWE can use Cena once again to bring Orton to his elite heel level he has fallen from, as Orton ending Cena’s career would make him the most dangerous heel in the company.

Therefore, this decision can allow Orton to give a colossal star rub to a young white hot babyface down the road. This way Cena can give back to the business and retire against his greatest rival in a truly riveting story.