5 Reasons why John Cena is working house shows but not appearing on WWE TV
The WWE Universe has been set abuzz by the latest news regarding John Cena and his upcoming appearances for the WWE. Apparently, according to PWInsider, Cena is scheduled to perform at 4 WWE house shows next month (December 26th, 27th, 28th, and 30th).
However, what has really caught the attention of both fans and critics worldwide, is the fact that the company is not advertising him for any appearances on WWE's primary television shows -- Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live.
I've got to confess something here: Over the past few months, I've been quite surprised to see even some of my more experienced friends from the professional wrestling community tell me about their confusion regarding Cena's appearances on house shows and lack thereof on TV!
Today, we take a special look at why the WWE keeps booking Cena this way -- We examine the primary reasons why John Cena is working house shows but not appearing on WWE TV...
#5 John Cena isn't involved in any major ongoing storylines
John Cena made his professional wrestling debut in this very month back in 1999 -- where he wrestled on the indie circuit, debuting on the 5th of November, 1999. Cena eventually started working in the WWE's developmental territories in 2000 and broke through as a major star with his "Doctor of Thuganomics" gimmick on the WWE's main roster in 2002.
Cena has been the global face of WWE ever since and continues to proudly represent the WWE everywhere. However, over the past few years, particularly since the rise of Roman Reigns in 2015; the vast majority of fans and experts have regarded Reigns as the top guy in WWE rather than Cena.
Cena gradually assumed a part-time schedule in the WWE, and has found great success in Hollywood, especially with movies such as "The Wall" and "Blockers". Well, needless to say, Cena hasn't been involved in any of the WWE's major storylines as of late!
And with that being said, the WWE obviously has an easier time booking Cena in random house show (non-televised) matches, rather than booking him in a few random matches on RAW or SmackDown and then having to alter their TV storylines on the fly! It's very important to note that the WWE is successfully killing two birds with one stone by using this method -- they're giving fans the opportunity to watch Cena wrestle, while also ensuring that he doesn't take the spotlight away from the full-time performers on WWE's TV shows...