8 WWE Predictions For Elimination Chamber After Payback
4. John Cena Open Challenge
If the WWE are making good on their promise that fans saw the final chapter of Cena vs Rusev last night (which is no guarantee, remember 'once in a lifetime'?), the leader of the Cenation will surely be looking to continue the good work he's been doing with the US title by holding another one of his open invitationals. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, there isn't time to craft a story that will mean anything to the fans, so WWE is much more likely to capitalise on the goodwill fans have toward the open challenge (it's frequently regarded as the most reliable recurring segment on RAW) and have Cena put up the strap against a mystery challenger. Rumours suggest that WWE is working on putting together a storyline between Wyatt and Bo Dallas, to capitalise on their blood-relation. A smart way to start cultivating that seed is by having Dallas step up at Elimination Chamber. A prolonged match with Cena will give Bo the boost in relevance he needs to hang with Wyatt in a storyline, and also give him a big loss, which could drive him to a darker, more bearded, place.