John Cena has found himself back in the main event title picture — though some would wonder if he ever left it — thanks to the Daniel Bryan injury that vacated the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
With last Monday’s Raw, Cena earned his place in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match after defeating Kane in a Stretcher Match.
For one of the few times in his career, though, John does not seem like a favorite here. After all, he’ll be competing against Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Alberto Del Rio, Cesaro, and Sheamus. lots A lot of new blood hun
Still, giving the win to John Cena makes the most sense and should happen for the following reasons:
No. 1: Roman Reigns Needs A WrestleMania Build.
Most WWE fans are in agreement that the strap needs to go on Reigns at some point, but his solo career just hasn’t had enough time to build. Putting the belt on him now would rob us of a truly glorious WrestleMania Moment, and it would distract from the inevitable group warfare between him, Dean Ambrose, and The Authority, that you know will come to a head at Survivor Series.
No. 2: The WWE Is Not Ready For A Heel Champ At This Time.
I’m talking about the current situation. Of course, there have been heel champs before, and many good ones, but given the unceremonious way that Daniel Bryan lost the title so shortly after winning it, it’s pretty clear fans are primed for a face. They just need the face to be a transitional one. Since Reigns doesn’t make sense right now, that leaves Sheamus, and frankly, the program he’s working with Cesaro feels like it isn’t ready to overshadow The Shield-Authority storyline.
No. 3: One More Title Run Would Give Respect Where It’s Due.
John Cena has been the company man for too long not to get one more title run. He’s the No. 1 Make-A-Wish celebrity. He sells more merchandise than anyone. And last but not least, he’s always willing to do what’s best for business, which brings us to:
No. 4: John Cena Would Be The Perfect Transition To A Heel Champ.
The fact Cena can draw as many boos as cheers while being true to his image, makes him perfect for picking up a win at Money in the Bank. Fans would back a Cena win, but they would also back a Cena loss if it meant seeing whoever takes the belt from him, end up at the losing end of a Daniel Bryan comeback or a Roman Reigns WrestleMania Moment. By giving John Cena the belt on Sunday, June 29, WWE would play to the current mood of the fan base while easing the changeover to a heel titleholder, all in the name of giving Daniel Bryan and/or Roman Reigns something to chase for a few months.
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