5 matches we must see during the 'Summer of Cena'

#4 John Cena vs. Apollo Crews

"It ain't over until I say it's over."The pursuit of the #ICTitle has caused @WWEApollo to completely snap! #SmackDown @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/paRC194RNC

— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2021

When John Cena was last on top of the WWE, Apollo Crews was just a smiling babyface who was looking for his opportunity. This year has witnessed a metamorphsis for Apollo. His pursuit of the Intercontinental Champion led to him snapping and tapping into his heritage to create a new persona.

A man from Nigerian royalty has used his aggression to grand success. Apollo Crews defeated Big E in a Nigerian Drum Fight at WrestleMania 37 to win the Intercontinental Championship. Now with Commander Azeez by his side, Crews is more confident than ever and has the gold to back it up.

Allow the new #ICChampion @WWEApollo to introduce you to Commander Azeez. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RkbRecQ2p5

— WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2021

Apollo Crews challenging John Cena would be quite intriguing. Crews is still a gifted athlete who can more than hold his own in the ring with the Doctor of Thuganomics. However, Commander Azeez should bolster his chances of pulling off his biggest win yet.

John Cena is no stranger to men of Azeez's size. This is the same man who has overcome challenges from Umaga and Great Khali in the past. It would be very interesting to see after some significant time away from the ring if Cena can withstand the onslaught of both Crews and Azeez. Regardless of outcome, this would be the most important contest of Apollo's career.