Former World Champion to return at WWE Survivor Series and cost John Cena his title? Why it is likely to happen

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John Cena is set to defend the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series. The Cenation Leader is riding on red-hot momentum, and he has a great opportunity to carry that title to his retirement match. However, the 48-year-old may fail to do so, as a top star could return at the upcoming spectacle and cost Cena his match.

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Liv Morgan could make a shocking return at Survivor Series 2025 and help Dominik Mysterio defeat The Never Seen 17. The former Women's World Champion has been away from WWE since May 2025 due to a shoulder injury. The possibility of her return arose after she was recently spotted with Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Jade Cargill, and Charlotte Flair.

All these superstars were believed to be shooting a promotional video for WrestleMania 42. The fact that Liv Morgan is actively involved in non-wrestling activities indicates that her WWE return could be on the horizon. The company could incorporate her into storylines and use The Miracle Kid on television in several ways without having to involve her in in-ring action.

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Meanwhile, John Cena is expected to lose the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series, as his time in WWE is almost up. The company would look to book this title change in a dramatic fashion rather than giving the veteran a clean loss. Therefore, Morgan could show up during the climax of this match and cost Cena, helping Mysterio recapture the coveted title.

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This will allow WWE to take the title away from The Last Real Champion and also pave the way for Liv Morgan's return. Hence, there is a good likelihood of it happening at Survivor Series. However, the scenario is currently speculative.

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John Cena to lose his remaining two matches in WWE?

John Cena is preparing to bid the wrestling world his final goodbye on December 13 in Washington, DC. He has only two appearances left in his farewell tour, one at Survivor Series and the other at Saturday Night's Main Event. There is a very good possibility that Cena will lose both of his remaining matches.

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There are several reasons behind that. The 17-time World Champion has nothing left to prove in his decorated career, and the company will likely utilize his remaining appearances to put other superstars over. Moreover, his last two opponents will be rising stars looking for a career-defining moment.

The fact that John Cena will face Dominik Mysterio in a rematch at Survivor Series indicates that he will put the 28-year-old over by giving Dirty Dom a major victory. The Cenation Leader is also expected to lose his retirement match, as it is considered a tradition in farewell matches. Every legend has a history of passing the torch to the next generation before hanging up their boots.

Cena is expected to carry that same tradition forward next month. Hence, the 17-time World Champion will likely take two consecutive losses against his next two opponents. It will be interesting to see how things shape up as John Cena's time in WWE is almost up.

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