John Cena to align himself with top WWE faction in a shocking twist on SmackDown? Exploring the possibility

Rumors, or at least booking fantasies, have surged among fans since WrestleMania that John Cena and Seth Rollins could form an unlikely alliance in 2025. But until recently, both stars have been kept far apart. While Cena and Rollins have both crossed paths with CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and LA Knight in recent months, these appear to be nothing more than mutual enemies.

While John Cena has taken over the WWE Championship picture, Rollins has been orchestrating chaos alongside Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman on RAW, and he now holds the Money in the Bank briefcase. This means that the man with the most iconic cash-in of all time holds the key to architecting his way into winning whichever world championship he chooses.

On the RAW after Money in the Bank, CM Punk and John Cena agreed to a title match at Night of Champions, before Rollins came out to remind everyone that he now literally holds the power in the form of the MITB briefcase. On SmackDown that week, though, Cena explained Rollins wouldn't cash in on him and discussed their mutual interests. The message was clear: steps have been taken behind the scenes to create ambiguity in Cena and Rollins’ relationship.

Now, no one is implying that Cena and Rollins have already formed a covert alliance over the past few weeks or months. An overt alliance obviously hasn't been indicated yet. However, these hints could always be a setup for something bigger. That's the beauty: whether within the storyline or in reality, the potential for this alliance always remains, but with every passing week, the likelihood changes.

So, what if Cena officially joins Rollins’ faction? A Cena–Rollins–Heyman faction makes sense, with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed acting as the enforcers. Their combined star power could dominate WWE’s narrative for the rest of the year, making life hell for guys like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, and more. Rollins' faction, despite getting off to a blockbuster start, has felt a little off in recent weeks, and WWE could make the pivot that they have been teasing as soon as tonight.

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John Cena and Seth Rollins' union could be the catalyst in turning Cena babyface

Of course, WWE could execute a classic swerve: Cena is brought in with a handshake, only to be double-crossed. Seth Rollins could lull him into a false sense of security before betraying him at a pivotal moment. The statement of purpose could be the faction holding both the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship by the end of the year.

The double-cross could decisively turn John Cena babyface, and he could take a short hiatus before returning to fight off Rollins off alongside CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, etc. If Rollins holds the gold all the way to WrestleMania 42, Cena, even after his retirement, could return at WrestleMania 42 to help someone like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, or Sami Zayn defeat Seth Rollins and win the Undisputed WWE Championship.