10 Predictions For John Cena Returning To WWE

By Grahame Herbert / June 24, 2016

5. Losing To Reigns

The bigger picture in Cena's return sees him putting over Roman Reigns. Fans should expect an over-arching storyline from the second he returns, in which he makes clear the intention to become a sixteen time champion.

But at SummerSlam, Reigns will retain.

The Big Dog needs the major victory, and Cena is a made man regardless of titles. He doesn't need to equal 'Naitch'; the title is just a prop, and even Flair's sixteen is just a gimmick.

That's Cena's biggest purpose in the immediacy of this return, handing the franchise spot to the younger guy. SummerSlam isn't far off, and if the foreshadowing starts early, the Cena/Reigns narrative can be an epic, culminating in what should be a fantastic match.