Top AEW star tipped to replace John Cena for a massive role in WWE by analyst

A popular analyst has claimed that John Cena could be replaced by an AEW star in a big role in WWE following his potential departure from the Jacksonville-based promotion. The analyst also explained the reason why it would work.

Former AEW World Champion Chris Jericho could replace John Cena in WWE, according to analyst Sam Roberts. Cena is currently in the midst of his Farewell Tour and will retire from in-ring duties at the end of this year. On the other hand, Jericho is signed to All Elite Wrestling but is rumored to return to the Stamford-based promotion once his contract with the Tony Khan-led company is up.

Speaking on the Notsam Wrestling podcast, Sam Roberts said Jericho's return would be massive for the sports entertainment juggernaut's fans. He added that The Ocho would be a perfect fit for Cena's role once The Unseen 17 bids adieu to the squared circle.

"Hearing 'Break the Walls Down' kick in would be massive for WWE fans. And quite frankly, I think that there's a clear role for him to fit, which is at the end of the year, John Cena says goodbye," he said.

Sam then explained how John Cena has a fanbase that is riding along with him in his final run due to nostalgia, and there is no other star who can replicate it except Jericho.

"And when John Cena leaves, that part of WWE is a little bit gone. CM Punk is there a little bit to do it; Punk is also a current star. I feel like Jericho fits that mold more than anybody, like, as John Cena leaves. And I don't mean Chris Jericho comes and says, 'Hey, I have a year left.'"

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Analyst pitched creative ideas for AEW star's potential WWE return

In the same video, WWE analyst Sam Roberts also pitched some creative ideas for Chris Jericho if Y2J returns to the Stamford-based promotion, including the use of his old theme song as well as the 'Judas' song from AEW:

"Chris Jericho just coming in [sic] and bringing 'Break the Walls Down' back, and throughout the amount of time that he's in WWE, you could evolve; you could have a run where he does Judas. You could have a run, I mean, the idea of bringing the Painmaker back and having him be the Painmaker in WWE for a period of time, I think, would be great. But we want Y2J; we want Y2J back; that's what we want," he said.

Only time will tell if Jericho will return to the sports entertainment juggernaut once his AEW deal expires.

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