John Cena is set to make his long-awaited return to WWE on tonight’s episode of Raw. Ticket sales have been brisk since the company announced Cena’s return. The good feelings have also carried over into the locker room.
Cena is seen as a leader by talent backstage. As the company celebrates his 20 years in WWE, those backstage are just as excited as the fans. WrestleVotes noted that John Cena’s positive presence is always felt when he is around.
“Aside from the obvious business boost, I’m told the return of John Cena is as exciting for the locker room as it is for the fans. Cena is viewed as the ultimate leader, w/ his positive presence felt throughout the company when he’s around.”
John Cena’s return is also expected to give a boost to Theory. The two have been exchanging barbs for months. It is expected that Cena will feud with the young superstar.
WWE has not announced many segments for tonight’s episode of Raw. They are hoping that John Cena is enough to get viewers to tune in. History has shown him to be a major draw.
Fans who can’t get to a TV can check out the full results here at Ringside News. Live coverage begins at 8 PM eastern. The superstars of WWE are likely to bring their A-game now that the champ is back.
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