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Even when the world is on lockdown, WWE continues to enchant and entertain us with compelling sports entertainment every week. In addition to the matches and recaps that we've been accustomed to over the last few weeks, we were promised a brand new episode of the Firefly Fun House on this week's show.
Bray Wyatt would appear and introduce us to a concoction that he felt would defeat John Cena in their WrestleMania match. But then, he would challenge John Cena to a Firefly Funhouse match.
Why was the choice made to have John Cena take Bray Wyatt on in such a special match? The answer is quite obvious if you think about it.
In case it's not immediately obvious to you, let me share my thoughts and I invite you to do the same in the comments section below.
#5 To allow Bray Wyatt to unleash his true creative genius
With the possible exception of Matt Hardy, Bray Wyatt is possibly the most creative soul in the world of pro wrestling today, I guess. We've seen what he is capable of from the Firefly Funhouse vignettes and how he's been able to reinvent himself so many times in his wrestling career. So, imagine all of the possibilities in a Firefly Funhouse match.
All of the puppets will now be involved, conspiring against John Cena, driving him mad at every step. Moreover, Ramblin' Rabbit, who's been talking about a way to defeat The Fiend may actually come to John Cena's aid this time.
The possibilities are endless and I just find it strange that WWE is doing such a match so very soon after Matt Hardy made his departure from the company and joined All Elite Wrestling, because of the lack of creative freedom he was experiencing under Vince McMahon.
#4 To move away from the Performance Center
Kudos to WWE for putting on shows quite regularly from the Performance Center, but you have to agree with me that the novelty seems to have worn off over the last few weeks. And when you have two nights of matches before no audience at all, that could certainly be the case in my opinion.
A change of venue will be a welcome departure in my opinion, just as it will for the AJ Styles vs. The Undertaker Boneyard match as well. Who knows if there will be other matches that take place outside the squared circle too, such as the one between Shayna Baszler and Becky Lynch, which should ideally be in some sort of a cage.
While the multiple locations tag may have seemed odd when it was first announced, one can see that it is the right call in the wake of everything that is happening. It's even a lesser health hazard because not as many people will be under the same roof thanks to the stipulation.
#3 Luxury of the show not airing before a live crowd
I have been covering sports entertainment for a very long time indeed and I have to say I have never come across an event like this year's WrestleMania. WrestleMania is a show that thrives on the fans in attendance and for there to be no members of the WWE Universe at all in the crowd will be quite the spectacle.
Usually, when you air a match of this nature on the big screen, it does not go over too well with the crowd, who've paid their hard-earned money to watch the show live. TNA did a great job with some of the 'Broken' Hardy matches where part of the match happened in front of the crowd and the remaining happened on the big screen.
Now, without a live audience present, Bray Wyatt and the men in charge of SmackDown have a chance to be creative. They can actually present this match in a manner that is a welcome break from the rest of the action in the show.
#2 John Cena will not have to get far too physical
John Cena is definitely one of the greatest to ever step into the ring. And like many before him, such as The Rock and Batista, he has chosen the glitz and glamour of tinsel town as the next phase of his career. John Cena is a movie star and when you are in such a coveted role, there are certain risks that you just cannot take.
So, in a Firefly Fun House match where I'm sure there will be cuts, smoke, and mirrors, the chances of him getting injured during the course of the contest should be quite minimal. Moreover, Cena may not have to take as many risks as he ordinarily would if he were performing in front of a live audience. I don't think anyone will be filming anything in Hollywood anytime soon, but when the world goes back to normal, John Cena should be able to return to his day gig without a scratch on him.
Plus, he may actually be able to show off his chops in a cinematic match like this. Maybe Batista could come back for a similar match next year, because of how safe it is. Give him what he wants.
#1 To allow The Fiend to unleash his supernatural side
There are only so many things you can do in the ringside area to prove that you have powers beyond the natural. The Undertaker chooses to appear and disappear at will, and Bray Wyatt himself has aired projections of maggots in the ring making for quite a gloomy and spooky atmosphere.
But now that this match will take place in the Firefly Fun House, I am quite certain that the supernatural side of Bray Wyatt will be broadcast in all its glory during the match. John Cena will have a hard time figuring out what is happening, as the supernatural world comes to life all around him, I guess.
And in losing in such an environment, John Cena does not even hurt himself. He needs to remain a draw and at the top of the food chain when he returns next, so losing here does not really make a difference.
I must say I'm pumped to see what Bray Wyatt can conceive for this match. Are you?
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