3. It Might Be Necessary
If the information regarding Cena's
injury is legit and not being used to advance the Ryback-Cena feud, and Punk really is going to get the much needed and deserved time off to heal from injuries they have been talking about, then the WWE is going to need top level guys to fill in those spots on the shows coming up. Currently, Orton and Sheamus are in an odd handicap/tag feud with Show and Mark Henry, but the supposed loss of Punk and Cena in the main event scene creates some gaps. Granted, all 4 of these men could be a part of the main event scene, and the Shield is lurking around, but right now all 7 of these men are being treated as mostly upper midcard with the Shield occasionally showing glimpses of main event runs. Orton turning heel on Sheamus followed by a short feud would be the perfect thing to inject Orton back into the mix as a top level heel, and conversely Sheamus could possibly fill Cena's spot in the main event at Extreme Rules.