5 Potential Last-Minute Replacements For John Cena At WWE Royal Rumble
3. Kane
When WWE officials find themselves in a spot of bother, the one person they always seem to be able to rely on is Kane. Throughout his two-decade long career 'The Big Red Machine' slotted into just about every possible role they could ask for and was always on hand to play a credible hero or villain in their many hours of need. He's even turned up to work for them despite the fact that he's a freakin' Mayor now!
With that in mind, it's easy to see why Kane is a likely candidate to serve as a potential last-minute replacement for Cena. Though he has Mayoral duties in Knox County, he has said that he would be willing to make a few one-off special appearances, and the Rumble certainly fits the bill.
Kane's appeal may have waned in recent years due to a series of bad booking decisions but it's hard to deny that there's an extra-special vibe to him around Royal Rumble season. After his record-breaking performance in the 2001 Rumble match, 'The Devil's Favourite Demon' is nothing short of Rumble royalty and would undoubtedly be a suitable replacement for Cena.