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#3. John Cena set to return for a match against SmackDown's Roman Reigns

Per Dave Meltzer John Cena is “locked in for SummerSlam” in a match against Roman Reigns.Is this a 💰💰Main Event for #SummerSlam ? Lesnar vs Reigns would have been dope with the history and Paul Heyman being with Reigns. #JohnCena #RomanReigns #WWE pic.twitter.com/9OwFzgxliY

— Combat Academia (@CombatAcademia) July 9, 2021

There has been some speculation that WWE might have to drop their original plans for a SummerSlam match between SmackDown's Roman Reigns and John Cena. However, Dave Meltzer of WON has reported that John Cena is locked in for a SummerSlam match.

Meltzer noted that John Cena vs SmackDown's Universal Champion Roman Reigns is almost guaranteed to happen at SummerSlam:

"No word on when he shows up for television, but Cena is free of responsibilities for acting work at this point and until after SummerSlam. Cena vs. Reigns is locked in as the main event for the show. However, Cena is in a movie called 'Argylle,' a spy thriller which will be shooting in Europe in August. It’s possible he could start after or end prior to the date, or even get a few days off."

The rumors started when it was announced that Cena will be part of the upcoming movie Argylle, which will start production in August. SummerSlam is set to take place in August as well which could result in Cena having to back out due to prior commitments.