5 Reasons why John Cena isn't facing Kurt Angle at WWE WrestleMania 35

On this week's episode of WWE RAW, it was announced that Kurt Angle would be wrestling Baron Corbin in the last match of his in-ring career at WrestleMania 35. A lot of fans expected John Cena to be the one to send off Kurt Angle at WrestleMania and were left utterly disappointed when Corbin was announced as the man to face Angle instead.

Angle and Corbin have already faced each other a number of times and fans just feel that this isn't a WrestleMania match.

Even though Corbin may be underwhelming, Cena may not have ever been an option to face Kurt Angle. Here's why:

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#5 John Cena will face Samoa Joe at WrestleMania

John Cena and Samoa Joe are old friends from their days in Ultimate Pro Wrestling

We start off with a rumor that has been doing the rounds for a few weeks now, ever since Samoa Joe won the WWE United States Championship. John Cena versus Samoa Joe is a match that the WWE Universe has been waiting for a long time. Introducing John Cena as a surprise opponent for Joe would get a massive pop from fans.

If John Cena plans on not coming back to WWE for a short run following WrestleMania, he could give Joe a huge boost by putting him over on the 'Grandest Stage of Them All'. One thing some fans may not be aware of is that Cena and Joe are actually close friends and they began their training to be pro wrestlers together in Ultimate Pro Wrestling.

Cena and Joe were so close that Cena often went over to Joe's house after dinner to have dinner with his family. Cena and Joe had freestyle rap battles while Cena's mum made dinner and Joe played a part in convincing Cena to give the "Dr of Thuganomics" gimmick a try.

#4 WWE want Kurt Angle to win the last match of his career

Kurt Angle

WWE probably want Kurt Angle to go off on a high and it's hard seeing Kurt Angle picking up a win over John Cena. That could have played a big role in why WWE chose Baron Corbin as Angle's last opponent.

Corbin is someone who the WWE Universe loves to hate and despite being an underwhelming choice, it at least makes sense.

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#3 Kurt Angle and Baron Corbin have a history

Baron Corbin

Baron Corbin was a thorn in Kurt Angle side when RAW was the General Manager of RAW. The then-commissioner of RAW undermined Angle authority at every turn and eventually played a role in Angle getting put on leave. Corbin then took Angle's place as acting General Manager of RAW.

Angle facing Corbin at WrestleMania will be Angle's chance to shut Corbin up for one last time.

#2 Kurt Angle can't wrestle a long match

Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle is one of the greatest to ever step foot inside the squared circle but we all know that the injuries and the years of wear and tear are catching up with him. Angle can't wrestle a long match anymore and booking a short match where he beats Baron Corbin may be the best way forward for Angle.

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#1 John Cena may not be wrestling at WrestleMania

John Cena

Despite a lot of fans expecting Cena to be at WrestleMania, this could be the harsh reality facing us at WrestleMania 35. John Cena may not wrestle at all this year and instead, maybe make a cameo appearance and cut a promo or hit an F5 against a lower card heel.

Cena only finishes filming his current movie days before WrestleMania 35 takes place and may not be ready to compete. He could also have another film project lined up soon after WrestleMania which will not allow him to wrestle and risk an injury.