Cena’s WWE Schedule: A Disappointing Throwback?

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On the recent episode of SmackDown on Netflix, John Cena faced off directly against Randy Orton in the ring. However, for those curious about his upcoming actions on Monday Night Raw, there won’t be any. Instead, we can expect to witness his title defense with a Peacock subscription, but he won’t reappear on television until just before the significant PLE event.

As a passionate moviegoer, I’ve eagerly followed TopMob’s insights into my anticipations for John Cena’s retirement tour, dreaming of the rivals I’d love to see him square off against in the ring. Just a month into his title reign, I can already foresee a disappointment that might taint my retrospective view of this run. Given how John Cena has been the unwavering symbol of WWE for so long, his sudden heel turn lacks the impact it could have had when he’s not consistently present.

John Cena’s Limited Availability Reminds Me How Much I Dislike Absent Champions

Following John Cena’s frequent appearances during his title reign in the WWE, we’ve returned to an era where champions don’t appear every week. This pattern was also seen during Roman Reigns’ long title reign and Brock Lesnar’s tenure before he seemed to be banned from the company due to Vince McMahon’s ongoing legal issues. Essentially, John Cena is not the only “partial-time champion,” and it’s likely that others will follow in his footsteps.

What really stands out is that Cena was rarely absent as a champion during his WWE tenure, often serving as the main face of the brand. However, removing the title from him aligns with his vow to disrupt professional wrestling. Yet, it might lead to less engaging feuds with other superstars due to this change.

This Being John Cena’s Final Year In Wrestling Makes It Sting More Than It Did With Roman Reigns Or Brock Lesnar

On various occasions, we’ve witnessed situations where a prominent figure fails repeatedly when they’re not present, and the most recent instance is in what was supposed to be John Cena’s significant match in years. The main event was affected by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s absence, and despite rapper Travis Scott being ready to take over his role, it can’t replace the impact of having the actual person present.

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John Cena isn’t exempt from this situation, and even though the WWE might present it as part of a storyline where he’s damaging wrestling, we understand the reality. In essence, John Cena is a very busy person. With his acting career and other obligations, he currently has a limited capacity to devote time to professional wrestling.

It’s conceivable that, due to Cena’s limited availability with the WWE, some fans might feel his most recent villainous storyline wasn’t fully developed or as fiery as past ones. Increasing his appearances could potentially address this issue, but it’s uncertain if that will be the case. However, I admired his performance during the SAG-AFTRA strike when he was on television more frequently. We’ll have to wait and see how his final run unfolds.

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On the following Friday, May 9th, just a day prior to Backlash, John Cena is expected to make a comeback on SmackDown. Will Randy Orton manage another world title victory in his home state using the RKO move? It would be thrilling to witness such an event, but I believe that this time, Cena might have the upper hand.

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2025-04-28 21:07