John Cena Set For WWE SmackDown's FOX Season Premiere?

Could the 16-time World Champion follow in The Rock's footsteps?

by Andy H Murray
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John Cena could be on the verge of becoming the latest big-name addition to WWE's blockbuster SmackDown FOX Season Premiere lineup.

Per speculation from Cageside Seats' Rumor Roundup column, talk is that the 16-time World Champion may appear on Friday's mega-show, particularly after WWE publicised Cena's recent appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show (and partnership with FitOps) during last night's broadcast.

As with all speculation, a pinch of salt should be taken here. Regardless, as one of the biggest mainstream crossover stars in modern WWE history, getting Cena involved for what should be one of the year's biggest shows makes all the sense in the world for the promotion, particularly as his last appearance was back at WrestleMania 35, when, as the Doctor of Thugonomics, he bantered Elias into the ground.

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Last night saw Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson announce that he'd be in the house for the big Season Premiere. With his appearance, the 20th Anniversary Celebrations, and matches like Kofi Kingston vs. Brock Lesnar and Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens, it's impossible to fault the effort WWE have put into this episode. Here's hoping they follow up with a quality show.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.