4 Predictions for John Cena’s Last Time is Now Tournament ahead of WWE SmackDown

Bronson Reed, Penta
Bronson Reed & Penta [Image Source: WWE Deutschland's IG]

The Last Time is Now Tournament is underway and several exciting matches have been happening every week on RAW and SmackDown. This contest serves as a monumental opportunity for all participants, as the winner will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to face John Cena in his retirement match next month at Saturday Night's Main Event.

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WWE has included several high-profile superstars in this tournament. While a few first-round matches have taken place on RAW and SmackDown, the remaining two will take place tonight. From a former World Champion reaching the finals to a top star losing due to huge interference, several things could happen in Cena's tournament going ahead.

Here are four predictions for the "Last Time is Now" Tournament ahead of SmackDown:

#4. Finn Balor may lose his first-round match to Penta

Finn Balor is set to battle Penta on the upcoming episode of SmackDown in Denver, Colorado. Both superstars will be looking to win their first-round match in the "Last Time is Now" Tournament. However, Balor is likely to suffer a massive setback as El Miedo may defeat him and advance in the marquee contest.

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WWE is currently investing in Penta, establishing him as a top star. However, a defeat in the very first match would deal a crushing blow to his momentum and the company might avoid that. Therefore, the masked luchador is expected to defeat The Judgment Day member on SmackDown tonight.

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#3. Jey Uso might get knocked out of the tournament due to The Vision

Jey Uso has advanced to the second round of the "Last Time is Now" tournament by defeating The Miz. However, his journey might not go any further. The YEET Master may lose his upcoming match due to ringside shenanigans. The Vision may cost Jey his second-round match next week, knocking him out of the contest.

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Next week's episodes of RAW and SmackDown will be the final shows before Survivor Series and WWE will shift its focus to the WarGames build. The Vision costing Jey Uso his tournament bout will fuel the Men's WarGames match as both parties will battle against each other in the barbaric double-caged steel structure.

#3. Carmelo Hayes may advance to the second round

Carmelo Hayes is set to battle Bronson Reed tonight on SmackDown in another first-round match in the "Last Time is Now" Tournament. Although it will be a tough contest, Melo is expected to emerge victorious. Reed might lose the bout due to interference from the babyface team of the Men's WarGames Match.

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Therefore, Hayes may secure a huge victory over The Auszilla and advance to the second round of the tournament. The 31-year-old is likely to face Gunther next week on RAW. A victory tonight will boost Carmelo Hayes' momentum and give him a great opportunity to win the entire tournament and face John Cena next month.

#1. Gunther may reach the final of the "Last Time is Now" tournament

Gunther made a stunning return this week on RAW and defeated Je'Von Evans in the first round of the "Last Time is Now" Tournament. The Ring General is riding on a red-hot momentum and he is expected to carry it until the very end. The Austrian will most likely dominate the entire contest, seizing victory after victory.

He will face the winner of Carmelo Hayes vs. Bronson Reed next week on RAW and is expected to grab yet another massive victory. Gunther is likely to advance to the finals of the tournament. He is one of the strong contenders to face John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event next month.

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