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Let's face it, folks, John Cena should absolutely go after Roman Reigns when he returns to WWE. There's no better feud for the man. The Universal Champion has evolved into a completely different performer than Cena saw in their match in 2017.
Not only that, but putting John Cena on SmackDown sets up for quite a few fresh match-ups, and it's a chance for him to go back to the brand that made him. Story-wise, money-wise, it doesn't matter. Cena going for the Universal Championship and, more importantly, facing Reigns is the best option should he return.
If you're unsure, we've got five great reasons why.
#5 Jimmy and Jey Uso could get a lot out of working with John Cena
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If you're coming after Roman Reigns, you're going to have to face off against his cousins Jimmy and Jey Uso. While Reigns has been a major force on SmackDown, he's been forcing any and all challengers to face "Main Event" Jey Uso first. With Jimmy back now, he's sure to fill that role as well.
It's done wonders for Jey, as he's genuinely put on some of the best matches of the past year. He really is the main event, as he's been in that spot since facing off against Reigns all the way back at Clash of Champions in September. His stock has only continued to rise, and Jimmy will soon feel that same gift this summer.
If WWE truly want to get one of their greatest tag teams to a major level as singles guys, have them work with John Cena. The Cenation leader, especially in his last few runs, has done nothing but make everyone he's worked with look good. Cesaro, all of The New Day, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Rusev, the list goes on.
Let's add The Usos to it. Let's make them true main eventers. If Jimmy and Jey Uso aren't made after some mini-feuds with John Cena, what else could WWE even do?
#4 This could lead to a tag match between John Cena and his long-time rival against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins
John Cena has had major issues with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns in the past. However, another ghost from Cena's past, Edge, has miraculously returned to WWE in recent years.
Edge is John Cena's greatest rival. Don't let WWE or any other company fool you, he's number one. There's a lot of history between these two. Check out this classic promo The Rated-R Superstar cut on Cena over a decade ago.
That's pure, unadulterated rage. So imagine the kind of promos we'll get when Cena is the one to save him from a two-man beatdown by Rollins and Reigns. Edge has a match with Reigns at Money in the Bank, but Seth Rollins is irate that he's got that opportunity.
Rollins will absolutely cost Edge his opportunity. The latter will need someone to even the odds. Why not Cena? What's that old saying? The enemy of my enemy is...well...they're probably not friends. But they can be allies.
#3 John Cena has yet to win the Universal Championship
John Cena is a 16-time World Champion. We count that as:
- 13 WWE Championships
- 3 World Heavyweight Championships
Not a Universal Title in the bunch. Of all the gold that Cena's accumulated over the years, he's never won the Universal Title. He's also never won the Intercontinental Championship either, but that's not important.
In their only one-on-one match, John Cena lost to Roman Reigns at No Mercy 2017. So not only has he never won the Universal Title, he's never beaten Reigns in the middle of the ring. It kind of writes itself. Cena's looking to break Ric Flair's record by accomplishing two goals he'd never been able to do before. That's money.
#2 John Cena and Roman Reigns is a rematch WWE fans need
As mentioned earlier in the article, John Cena has already faced Roman Reigns, but that was a completely different Reigns. The Tribal Chief is a certified monster and has been a true terror for the Blue brand for nearly a year. Ever since he joined up with Paul Heyman, fans have been begging to see him get a rematch with Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar is a man that Reigns has faced too many times already. But this Roman Reigns is nowhere near the performer that Lesnar or Cena have faced before. He's more dangerous now than he's ever been. We saw this magic trick work when he fought Drew McIntyre at Survivor Series last year.
Their match at WrestleMania 35 was fine, good even. But when they butted heads at WWE Survivor Series it was a genuine blockbuster main event, something we hadn't had in years.
Of course Reigns should face Cena again. It gives the latter a chance to right a wrong, and it gives Roman Reigns a chance to prove once and for all that he's the better of the two.
#1 This could serve as the perfect retirement for John Cena
Are there any more matches left for John Cena? Most of his greatest rivals are either retired or in their final runs with WWE. He's pretty much missed the window to go to another promotion, and is now focused on his career in Hollywood.
Cena is technically tied with Ric Flair for the most world championships. There's a debate to be had, but as far as WWE goes, they're neck and neck. He will go down, without a doubt, as one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. Some can argue, and it's legitimate, that he's number one.
If John Cena is coming back, and it's his final run, there probably isn't a better one to retire him than Roman Reigns. The Tribal Chief is at the height of a true star like Cena, The Rock, and others that have come and gone. WWE No Mercy 2017 wasn't the passing of the torch, but this would be.
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