WWE: Top 5 surprise returns of the year

#1 John Cena makes a shocking return (WWE Money in the Bank 2021)

John Cena and Roman Reigns ran into each other at WWE MITB

WWE Money in the Bank was the first non-WrestleMania pay-per-view to feature a live crowd in attendance in almost 16 months. Vince McMahon and company had to give fans something memorable to cherish for a lifetime, and they delivered.

Edge came up short against Roman Reigns in the main event despite a herculean effort. Many fans were furious with the outcome, but the night wasn't over yet.

Reigns took to the mic to tell everyone to "acknowledge him."

John Cena's theme song then resonated throughout the arena. The crowd's jubilant response captured the significance of this thrilling moment: the WWE Universe had missed the Leader of the Cenation.

The only two people that weren't jumping with excitement were Reigns and Paul Heyman. Cena entered the ring and soaked in the adulation of the live crowd while making a statement to the champion with his trademark "You can't see me" gesture.

The Head of the Table and The Champ battled fiercely in the main event of SummerSlam next month, and the former stood tall in the end.

While the outcome may not have satisfied many fans, everyone would agree that Cena's return at MITB 2021 was exceptional.

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