John Cena’s Opponent For Saturday Night’s Main Event Revealed: Reports

After successfully defending his Undisputed WWE Title at Backlash, John Cena is set to compete at Saturday Night's Main Event against a legend.

John Cena’s Opponent For Saturday Night’s Main Event Revealed: Reports

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John Cena is currently on his farewell tour in WWE, and every match along the way is packed with excitement. After successfully defending his Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash, fans have eagerly speculated about what’s next for The Cenation Leader. Fortunately, the wait won’t be long — new reports have emerged revealing Cena’s next opponent for the upcoming major event.

According to Cory Hays, John Cena is expected to face R-Truth in less than a month. This means that The Suntan Superman is likely to be Cena’s next opponent in the coming weeks. With WWE heading to Tampa, Florida, for Saturday Night’s Main Event, the company could be planning to schedule this highly anticipated showdown for the upcoming spectacle later this month.

Moreover, this report aligns with recent developments in the storyline, where The Franchise Player delivered an Attitude Adjustment to R-Truth during the Backlash Post-Show. The moment hinted that WWE might be setting the stage for a potential rivalry between the two veterans. Interestingly, the 53-year-old R-Truth has often referred to Cena as his childhood hero, making this matchup even more compelling.

Watching R-Truth challenge his idol for a world title promises to be a truly special moment. Remarkably, it will also mark his first shot at a world championship in over a decade. With that in mind, fans can expect a more serious and focused version of Truth as he steps into this high-stakes match. That said, it remains to be seen how WWE will shape the storyline moving forward on SmackDown.

John Cena was in tears after defeating Randy Orton at Backlash

John Cena closed the chapter on his legendary rivalry with Randy Orton at Backlash, bringing an end to a two-decade-long storyline in WWE. The match was nothing short of spectacular — a true edge-of-the-seat experience for fans. While it was a triumphant moment for The Cenation Leader, Cena was visibly emotional as the crowd erupted in a heartfelt chant of “Thank You, Cena!”

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After declaring himself the last “real” World Champion, Cena walked up the ramp with the title in hand. But his red, teary eyes told a different story—one filled with somberness and perhaps a touch of regret. As the WWE Universe showered him with chants of gratitude, Cena took a moment to soak it all in, staying true to his character while quietly cherishing the heartfelt farewell.

He was even seen wiping away tears as he made his way to the back. From a character standpoint, it was brilliant storytelling — The Franchise Player appeared to be having second thoughts about his decision to turn heel and align with The Rock. This subtle moment could be a sign that the 17-time World Champion is on a path to redemption, possibly setting up a babyface turn before the end of the year.

Stone Cold Steve Austin shares his thoughts on heel John Cena

John Cena’s shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber was one of the most captivating moments in WWE history. On that night, the greatest babyface of all time seemingly sold his soul to The Rock in pursuit of the ultimate glory in sports entertainment.

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John Cena on Raw (via- WWE)

It was a masterclass in storytelling — and it appears that WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin shares the same sentiment. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, The Texas Rattlesnake expressed his admiration for what John Cena is doing right now.

I love what Cena’s doing, I love the way that guy talks, his promos, where he’s going with it… I think he’s gonna look back and love what he’s doing.

Steve Austin via The Ariel Helwani Show

He praised Cena’s promos, calling them “really good,” and noted that they remind him of the old-school heel persona. Furthermore, Austin believes that when Cena eventually looks back on this run, he’ll be extremely proud of what he accomplished.

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