Major WWE Raw Planned Tonight To Start 2016

Cena's role and a huge main event.

WWE are planning a major Raw episode for tonight, with the aim to start 2016 with a ratings success. Tonight's episode will emanate from San Antonio, Texas, with a WWE Championship main event in which Roman Reigns will defend against Sheamus. What's key to that, is Mr McMahon will be the special referee. The Chairman has traditionally been a ratings draw, and is very effective in the heel authority role. By stacking the deck against Reigns, and basically rebooting the old Austin / McMahon storyline, WWE are hoping that fans will get on board with the champion. WWE's preview is also hinting at a major role for John Cena, with the suggestion that he may get another rematch against Alberto Del Rio for the US Championship. The WWE website says "might Cena make another attempt at Old Glory early in the New Year? Even better, will Cena head to SmackDown on USA Network next Thursday night with the U.S. Title slung around his shoulder?" Speaking of Smackdown, WWE are planning to promote it heavily on tonight's Raw. Dave Meltzer at f4wonline is saying "as of yesterday the plan was for heavy promotion of Smackdown on Raw tomorrow since it's the week it moves to USA." It makes sense that there'll be several storylines that push action on Smackdown, and there's a good possibility that the Raw main event will be cliffhanger that carries over to the blue brand.
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