WWE SmackDown Preview: Goldberg finds WrestleMania 36 opponent, 16-time World Champion to return and face The Fiend? (February 28, 2020)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Feb 28, 2020 15:17 GMT

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#4 John Cena returns to SmackDown

On the Road to WrestleMania, it’s common for us to see the biggest names of the industry making their much-anticipated return to the WWE television. One such name is John Cena who will be appearing on this week’s SmackDown. The Champ’s last WWE appearance came all the way back in July, last year.

Cena had appeared on the RAW Reunion episode when he participated in a Rap battle with The Usos. Earlier, there were rumors which suggested that he will be facing The Fiend at WrestleMania 36 but the latter lost his title to Goldberg in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although that would have given Cena a chance to become a 17-time Champion, it doesn’t look like he will be involved in a title feud this year.

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There’s still a high chance that he will face The Fiend at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The Fiend has a reputation of changing something in his opponents after they suffer a defeat against him. In this case, his victory over Cena will push the latter to his dark side which will be convenient considering the fact that he is playing the role of a bad guy in the next Fast and Furious movie. As for The Fiend, a win over Cena at WrestleMania might make up slightly for his unfortunate loss against Goldberg.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Pratyay Ghosh