3 things John Cena can do if he shows up on WWE SmackDown season premiere on USA tonight
Tonight's episode of Friday Night SmackDown will be the brand's season premiere on USA Network. Earlier this week, when Monday Night RAW had its season premiere episode, fans witnessed the return of the legendary Bret Hart, among other exciting matches and segments.
To keep up with the same, SmackDown could also feature an iconic figure appearing on the brand. While WWE will have a lot of options to choose from, it won't be surprising to see John Cena return due to his active involvement with the promotion in recent times.
In this article, we will look at three things John Cena could do if he appeared on SmackDown's upcoming episode.
#3. John Cena could address the crowd on SmackDown
The last time John Cena appeared on WWE programming was at Money in the Bank PLE, where he announced his retirement tour, which will begin in 2025. While fans were emotional hearing about Cena's retirement tour, they were also happy to see and hear him speak.
Similarly, on the upcoming episode of SmackDown, the 16-time World Champion could address the crowd and shed further details about his retirement tour. In his promo, he could also mention a superstar's name whom he would like to face when he returns for his retirement tour in early 2025.
#2. John Cena could share the ring with Randy Orton
Since losing to Gunther at Bash in Berlin, Randy Orton has been away from WWE programming. However, a potential appearance by John Cena on Friday Night SmackDown could change the dynamics and force The Apex Predator to come back on the blue brand.
Cena and Orton had one of the best rivalries back in the day, and fans would love to see them share the ring one more time. In this segment, the duo could also plant seeds for a feud when Cena returns to the promotion for his retirement tour in 2025.
#1. Save Cody Rhodes
The upcoming episode of the blue brand will feature Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage match. While the Steel Cage match would be an ideal scenario due to the involvement of The Bloodline, one never knows what could happen.
Hence, if Sikoa's Bloodline interferes in the match, John Cena could save The American Nightmare like he saved and helped him at WrestleMania 40. Hearing Cena's music and seeing him run to save Rhodes would draw a huge response from the WWE Universe.