3 Reasons why Roman Reigns will defeat John Cena at No Mercy and 2 reasons he won't
On paper, John Cena vs Roman Reigns is big enough of a deal.
Slipping in the intense, bordering-on-shoot promo segments and an undercurrent of personal dislike, the encounter is elevated to a whole other level.
Not since the Rock versus Hulk Hogan dream match at WrestleMania 18 has a cross-generational clash between icons had this much edge to it.
And the fact that John Cena still has plenty of mileage to offer the WWE -- making the result a foregone conclusion by no means -- only furthers the intrigue.
Will John Cena, golden shovel in hand, fresh off making an appearance on the Today's Show, prove that the WWE is still his stomping ground?
Or will "The Big Dog" lay the cornerstone for the Roman empire over John Cena's battered legacy?
As we wait eagerly for No Mercy to find out, here are three reasons that justify a Roman Reigns victory over John Cena and two that don't.
#1 Will: Passing the torch
It's been done time and again in the WWE.
And many expect that Vince McMahon's proverbial brass ring will exchange hands once more at No Mercy.
John Cena has been the quintessential company man throughout most of his career, carrying the promotion through its leanest phase, while Roman Reigns is the edgy upstart who's been tasked with taking it into the future.
Whether or not he is capable of filling John Cena's shoes, only time will tell.
But come No Mercy, chances are that he would be given a chance to prove himself all the same.