5 potential matches John Cena could have at WWE WrestleMania 38

WrestleMania 38 is just a couple of months away, and a John Cena match could well be inked on the match card.

The road to the stupendous event will begin on January 29 at Royal Rumble. The Show of Shows will be a two-night event on April 2 & 3. The AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas will host the extravaganza that could potentially see over 200,000 fans across both nights.

The WWE Universe will no doubt plot matches we'll eventually see. Who will challenge for the WWE Championship? Who will challenge for the Universal Championship? Who will face the RAW & SmackDown Women's Champions?

One question on everyone's lips will be John Cena's status. During his feud with Roman Reigns last summer, he did allude to the fact that he'd be in attendance and that he'd see everybody there.

His role is yet to be determined but with it being a two-night extravaganza, one would assume a match would be in the making. If there's a match lined up for the sixteen-time world champion, WWE will have plenty of options to choose from.

That being said, let's take a look at five potential matches John Cena could have at WrestleMania 38.

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#5. John Cena could face Bobby Lashley one-on-one for the first time in over 14 years

John Cena last faced Bobby Lashley one-on-one at The Great American Bash in 2007. On that night in San Jose, Cena defeated Lashley to retain the WWE Championship.

All in all, the match hit all the right notes. It showed the elite level both athletes were performing at, and it was sensed that we would once again see them collide. It didn't happen.

Not long after, Lashley found himself getting surgery for an injury he sustained in the match against Cena. Six months later, he was released.

After over 14 years, WrestleMania could be the place to renew their rivalry and give the WWE Universe the ultimate clash. The two titans have come a long way since 2007, on different journeys, but Lashley is owed his night of redemption to see if he can beat one of the greatest superstars of all time.

#4. John Cena and Edge could collide in their first-ever WrestleMania bout

One of the greatest rivalries in the history of WWE involved John Cena and Edge.

The pair battled over the WWE Championship in 2006 in a scintillating feud that saw a series of exhilarating matches. One of their finest collisions came at the Unforgiven pay-per-view in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match, where both men went all out to deliver for the WWE Universe.

A renewed feud and match-up between the two legends would fit on any WrestleMania card. Neither man has faced each other at WrestleMania. It most definitely should be considered for April to add to their storybook rivalry whilst both men continue to be healthy.

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#3. John Cena could face former WWE Champion Big E at WrestleMania

Big E shocked the WWE Universe in September 2021 on RAW when he cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and became WWE Champion for the first time. His reign lasted 110 days and now Big E is trying to claw his way to the top of the mountain.

Whilst so far his efforts have been unrewarded, another challenge could present itself to the New Day star. What if he collided with WWE's biggest star of this generation at WrestleMania? It's a match that could effectively soar his stock once again.

John Cena and Big E have only faced each other one-on-one in the past in 2015, with Cena coming out on top. Big E could say that he will become this generation's biggest WWE Superstar, and beating Cena on the biggest stage would aid him with his quest.

#2. Austin Theory could challenge John Cena at WrestleMania to prove himself to Mr. McMahon

Could John Cena be on Austin Theory's radar to prove himself to WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon?

It all started with the Survivor Series event, where Mr. McMahon's Cleopatra Egg went missing. It was ultimately revealed to be Austin Theory. Vince liked Theory's willingness but felt the superstar had a lot to learn, especially when it came to expecting the unexpected.

Austin Theory could attack Mr. McMahon's most prized asset, Cena, and set up a match at WrestleMania under the watchful eye of the Chairman of the Board. It would certainly be a scenario that would be unexpected and could elevate the young superstar even more.

For the leader of the Cenation, it would also be a chance to work with upcoming talent to enhance the future generation.

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#1. John Cena and Goldberg could collide for the first time at WrestleMania

It's a match that we just have to see. John Cena vs. Goldberg has never happened, and WrestleMania this year could be the place for it to occur.

Goldberg reportedly has one match left in his current WWE deal. Over the past few years, he has faced everyone from Brock Lesnar to Bobby Lashley. Cena is the only real challenger left for him to face.

It could be a clash of two legends, two generations, and an all-out star-studded match. The match would generate plenty of interest, and would ultimately tick a dream match off the bucket list for many in the WWE Universe.