10 Likeliest Opponents For John Cena At WWE Hell In A Cell

3. Rusev

John Cena's whole US title journey started with a victory over Rusev, so in some ways it would be full circle to see the heel brute winning it back. And god knows he needs it, after turning into a dumb comedy midcader ever since parting with the belt. This Sunday could be the chance to restore his reputation. Both he and Lana need a complete reset, they need to be put back to the level they enjoyed pre-Cena. A restoration as US Champion isn't a bad idea, plus it has narrative foundation stemming from earlier in the year. The angle could also explain Cena needing time off, as Rusev would mercilessly beat him down in the post-match. That then sets up some standard heel versus face matches for Cena's return in December.