WWE WrestleMania 33: 5 Potential Opponents for John Cena

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2. Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe would seem like someone to come from out of nowhere. He is not on the WWE main roster yet and has not previously interacted with any of the Superstars on there.

The only thing that even places Joe in consideration is this rumor from the Wrestling Observer. The former TNA star may be in line for a “monster push” and a potential call up at the Royal Rumble event on January 29. If so, and if he is brought in as a heel, would WWE keep him as a heel?

WWE has gone back to young stars challenging John Cena on a few occasions these past few years. Granted, Joe is not young for a WWE star (he will be 38 before WrestleMania 33), but would still be considered a “rookie” on the main roster. Cena worked with Bray Wyatt, Rusev, and Kevin Owens in recent years, and also feuded with AJ Styles throughout the summer. While the first two floundered afterward, Styles walked out with a victory at Money in the Bank and SummerSlam, leading to his WWE Championship win just three weeks later.

Would WWE have Cena put over another rising star within one year? If his Hollywood commitments are going to take up that much of his time outside of WWE, then it’s possible.