10 Potential WWE WrestleMania 36 Opponents For John Cena

10. Lars Sullivan

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Cena might've been called upon to work with Lars Sullivan before now had the latter not suffered a knee injury last summer. Facing an established star like JC would do Sullivan the world of good, and he'd gain instant recognition from fans if he was able to crow about beating the part-timer.

It could still happen.

Obviously, Lars would have to recover ASAP for some build towards 'Mania 36. He's still out recuperating though, but estimations for recovery claimed he'd be back anytime between six-nine months. That gives the former NXT man a chance of returning, blasting through some jobbers in March and then challenging Cena to an exhibition in Tampa.

Even if he's not at 100% physically, Sullivan would benefit from working a short brawl with John that enhanced his reputation and rebooted his push. Meanwhile, Cena wouldn't lose any face with the audience even if he did the J.O.B.

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