7 New Directions For WWE After Saturday Night's Main Event (13 Dec)
2. John Cena Becoming A Hall Of Famer
Thus far, Stephanie McMahon is the only name announced for the 2026 Hall Of Fame ceremony. She'll be inducted by The Undertaker, which is a slight shocker when Triple H is right there and seems content to shove himself right in the middle of almost everything. That muscling in on moments got Hunter booed at SNME, which raised a smile from both he and John Cena.
It's surely only a matter of time before Cena is announced as the top inductee for next year's HOF. Saturday night might’ve been the last time we’ll see him work a match, but it won’t be the last time anyone sees John. He’s WWE Hall Of Fame bound, and will probably show up here or there in the future in cameo spots.
Crowds will pop forever if 'Super Cena' hits the odd Attitude Adjustment on special episodes of TV or at 'Mania every now and then. Y'know, that old 'Taker spot - minimum work, maximum response. It's the sort of thing tailor made for John now he won't be actively wrestling matches bell to bell any longer.
CM Punk inducting Cena would make sense, but it'd also be fitting if somebody like The Miz got that nod. Of course, everyone knows that Bull Buchanan (B2 represent!) is the best choice, but he might be washing his hair that evening or something.
Seriously, Cena has been a first ballot Hall Of Famer since 2010-ish. His career was stacked full of golden moments, but now it's over. This is the best time to reflect on every accomplishment and give JC his flowers heading into WrestleMania 42.