John Cena Returns to WWE Raw

John Cena Returns to WWE Raw: Full Preview and Predictions

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On Monday’s Memorial Day episode of WWE’s Raw, 15-time world champion John Cena will make his return to the company after being on the shelf since Jan. 7 following shoulder surgery.

Cena’s absence has left a void WWE tried to fill with several Superstars, but there is no replacing the most popular wrestler on the active roster. With almost six months away from the ring, the WWE Universe finally had the opportunity to miss Cena—something that isn’t typically possible when he shows up every week for Raw.

As wrestling fans prepare to get back Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect, here is a full preview and predictions of what could come next for Cena.

Rusev Attacks Cena

Cena’s run with the United States Championship was one of his most successful since leaving the world-title scene, and a return to battle for the secondary title is the kind of depth WWE officials have been seeking since he was injured.

The U.S. title open-challenge matches were some of the best in Cena’s career. While they really never got any of the challengers over—a staple of Cena’s reign as a top star—the bouts were consistently one of the most entertaining parts of Raw each week.

In addition to the U.S. title connection, Cena also has a history with Rusev as his challenger, dating back to their feud featured at WrestleMania 31. With the chance to build Rusev’s credibility by having him feud with Cena—while also returning Cena toward the top of the card—would be a win-win situation for WWE.

Eventually, Rusev will lose the title to Cena after brutally attacking him on Raw and will go right back to the same role as an upper-midcard heel. It could be the short-term storyline needed to return both men to WWE prominence, though.

Cena Enters Himself in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Cena's ideal return would be to a secondary title, allowing him add depth and prestige to each card in which he is booked. WWE has shown an unwavering dedication to the 15-time world champion, and the possibility always looms that he could return to the world-title scene.

The next scheduled WWE pay-per-view is Money in the Bank, and with one spot open in the ladder match for the briefcase, the possibility of Cena throwing his name into the mix will be high. Whether the fans think he should win or not, the fact he would be in the bout would add instant credibility.

For the skeptics, Cena’s involvement in the Money in the Bank ladder match could simply be the vehicle to start a feud. Since Cena doesn’t need to take a pinfall or submit to lose the bout, this would be the ideal opportunity to have a heel attack him during the match and take him out of the finish.

Whether it’s rekindling a rivalry with Alberto Del Rio or Kevin Owens, Cena returning to add prestige to the ladder match, only to be taken out by the man he will have his first true feud against since returning, would make for the best-possible usage of Cena.

Regardless of what he does when he returns, the WWE Universe will be more ready than ever to shower him with a cascade of mixed reactions. Move over Roman Reigns...let Cena show you how it’s really done as Vince McMahon’s hand-chosen top star.

source: www.bleacherreport.com