WWE Monday Night RAW is going to be a historic episode next week. The January 6th edition of the red brand will be special, as it is the premiere edition on Netflix and is expected to have a big audience.
There are several massive matches announced for the show. Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will fight in a Tribal Combat Match, Rhea Ripley will challenge Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship, and CM Punk will battle Seth Rollins.
One massive name set to appear on the show is John Cena. The former 16-time World Champion is one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling history and he intends to wrap up his career at the end of 2025.
With RAW kickstarting his retirement tour, what will John Cena do? For now, that isn’t clear. However, there is a chance, that any kind of promo he does will be interrupted by a big name. This article will look at a handful of stars who could step up and attempt to confront The Cenation Leader on January 6th.
Below are four WWE stars who could confront John Cena on RAW’s Netflix debut:
#4. Jacob Fatu could make a huge splash by laying out Cena
Jacob Fatu is one of the most intense and exciting pro wrestlers in the world. The former MLW World Champion was signed by WWE last year and debuted as a member of The New Bloodline. He has been a focal point on SmackDown ever since.
The Bloodline member is currently serving as Solo Sikoa’s Enforcer, but he should have a very bright future as a singles star in WWE too. Many are excited for dream matches with Fatu taking on the likes of Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker, and even Braun Strowman in singles competition.
Come John Cena’s return to RAW, Jacob Fatu could interrupt the veteran. A Samoan Werewolf vs. Cena match could be a dream bout similar to Umaga vs. John Cena from almost two decades ago. With John’s career soon ending, Fatu would need to act quickly to make it happen. Perhaps he will come RAW.
#3. Gunther could try to end John Cena’s WWE retirement tour
Gunther is one of the most dominant champions in WWE history. Since joining the Sports Entertainment Juggernaut, he has had record-length title reigns with the Intercontinental Championship and the United Kingdom Championship. He is currently the World Heavyweight Champion.
The Ring General recently overcame two former World Champions to retain his prestigious WWE Title. He managed to defeat both Finn Balor and Damian Priest in a Triple Threat Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Many fans believe John Cena deserves a 17th World Title reign and he could get it if he challenges Gunther one-on-one. In an interesting twist, it could be The Ring General who challenges John instead, wanting to shut down his dream title run immediately.
#2. Logan Paul vs. John Cena would be huge
Logan Paul is a controversial figure in and out of pro wrestling. Despite being hated by many, Logan is a natural WWE Superstar. With limited experience, Paul is a former United States Champion and has proven he can go in big-time matches.
The Maverick has been a member of the WWE Friday Night SmackDown roster, but that is set to change. During the RAW on Netflix Kickoff event in Connecticut, Logan revealed he has jumped ship to the red brand.
Many fans are awaiting a Logan Paul vs. John Cena feud, as it would get a lot of attention from non-fans and casual wrestling viewers. The two could kickstart their rivalry as soon as on Monday if The Maverick interrupts Cena’s return.
#1. The Rock and John Cena could have one more epic clash
The Rock is one of the biggest stars in WWE history. Not only is he a multi-time World Champion and WrestleMania headliner, but The People’s Champion went on to become a massive star in the world of Hollywood and entertainment.
The Final Boss and John Cena are no strangers to each other. They had two epic clashes at WrestleMania over a decade ago. They then had a standoff during Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 40.
In what would be an epic moment, The Rock could interrupt John Cena’s return on RAW this Monday. From there, the two could tease one more match, perhaps at WrestleMania or Elimination Chamber in Canada. With one win each, who is the better legend?
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