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WWE's franchise player John Cena is finally back. After being away for well over a year, he made his return at WWE Money in the Bank 2021 tonight to thunderous applause from the fans in attendance.
The 16-time world champion returned after the main event Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Edge. Reigns picked up the victory after some outside interference from Seth Rollins, who attacked The Rated-R Superstar. Following the match, Edge and Rollins started a brawl and went backstage through the WWE Universe.
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Roman Reigns took the mic and claimed that everyone can acknowledge him now. This is when John Cena's music hit as the crowd erupted in what was arguably the biggest pop of the night. He went on to confront Reigns to end Money in the Bank.
Let's take a look at five reasons why John Cena returned tonight at WWE Money in the Bank. Be sure to comment down your reactions to this massive return from The Leader of Cenation tonight.
#5 To revisit the John Cena vs. Roman Reigns rivalry on a bigger stage
If it was not clear already, John Cena is coming after Roman Reigns and his Universal Championship. The two megastars previously faced each other back at WWE No Mercy 2017 where Reigns defeated Cena. Their rivalry and shoot-style promo battles on RAW were memorable, but many felt that No Mercy was not the proper stage for a match of this caliber.
Ever since Roman Reigns turned heel last year, one of the dream matches that fans have wanted to see him in is against John Cena. Considering how good their feud was four years ago, it is sure to be a hundred times better now.
Plus, the match will reportedly take place at SummerSlam, WWE's second-biggest show of the year after WrestleMania. The hype is in the air. It is a big-money match for sure!
#4 WWE needs a marquee match for SummerSlam
Even after rarely appearing for WWE for the last few years, John Cena is one of their biggest stars. In fact, him being away has only made fans realize how special he was, something we witnessed tonight through the thunderous applause that Cena received upon his return.
The last year or so has been tough for WWE with the COVID-19 pandemic and their ratings taking a record-low dip. With fans finally returning, Vince McMahon would want to go all guns blazing for SummerSlam, and for that, he needs a marquee match.
John Cena vs. Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship is exactly what the company needs to sell out the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the location of WWE SummerSlam 2021.
#3 For Roman Reigns to defeat John Cena and solidify his Universal Championship run
Roman Reigns has been absolutely amazing over the last year and has arguably had the best title reign in the history of the Universal Championship. He has held the title for nearly a whole year and WWE might just book him to break Brock Lesnar's record 500+ day Universal Championship reign.
The Tribal Chief has defeated the likes of Edge, Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens, and many others. However, picking up a victory over John Cena would take his title reign to a whole new level.
#2 One more main event run for John Cena
A 16-time world champion in WWE, John Cena has been the face of the company for a decade and a half. However, in the last few years, he has stepped back from the main event spot, giving the spotlight to the younger generation.
Cena's return tonight will lead to one more, and possibly the last, main event run for The Leader of Cenation. While the chances of him dethroning Roman Reigns to become the new Universal Champion are low, one can never bet against Big Match John. Could the company give him his record 17th world title victory at WWE SummerSlam 2021?
#1 To complete a set of dream matches
Truth be told, John Cena is in the twilight zone of his WWE career. Many even speculated his match against "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 36 would be his last match for WWE. However, Cena is thankfully not done just yet and hopefully has a couple more years before he hangs his wrestling boots.
Following his Money in the Bank return, he cut a promo and claimed that this is not a one-off appearance for him. While it could simply mean that he'll be appearing on WWE programming until SummerSlam, it could also be a subtle way for Cena to state that he will have a few more feuds.
There are a set of dream matches lined up for John Cena in WWE which could become a reality following his return tonight. NXT Champion Karrion Kross has openly mentioned his desire to face John Cena in his last match. Other than that, he could have some great matches against the likes of Adam Cole, Riddle, Keith Lee and many others.
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