WWE Royal Rumble 2017: 5 Reason AJ Styles Should Defeat John Cena
By Dean Siemon
Credit: WWE.com
2. Cena’s 16th World Title Should Be Won at WrestleMania
Whether you like John Cena or not, there are certain truths that have to be accepted. Cena was the biggest draw in the WWE since about 2004. Cena has become a superstar with a popularity comparable to Hulk Hogan. He’s also one of a very small number of wrestlers who deserve to break Ric Flair’s 16 world championship record.
Denying that is only a sign of ignorance. However, now doesn’t feel like the right time for Cena to win the WWE Championship. The leader of Cenation is just returning to the WWE after taking some time off. Having him win the WWE Championship right away feels like poor booking that hurts Styles’ momentum.
Being able to tie Flair’s record should be built as a big moment in WWE history. It needs some time to really grow and get the fans invested in a match where it could happen. It should be the base of a storyline for a Wrestlemania. But not this year. Maybe Cena has another rough year in 2017 with key losses.
But a win at the 2018 Royal Rumble could help set up what could be advertised as Cena’s last possible chance to tie Flair’s record. It could be a great main event storyline for WrestleMania 34. It just needs the extra year to build; not a few months or less.