John Cena to be added to the Men's WarGames Match as a last-minute replacement? Exploring Survivor Series possibility

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John Cena will compete on a WWE Premium Live Event for the last time at Survivor Series: WarGames. The Franchise Player will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio this Saturday. While a rematch against "Dirty" Dom is exciting, many fans wanted Cena to compete in the Men's WarGames Match.

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That said, the Triple H-led creative team could make a last-minute change to the five-on-five bout and include The Last Real Champion in it. In a shocking turn of events, Jimmy Uso could be taken out of the match after being attacked by The Vision.

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This could lead to Cena stepping up to replace Big Jim in the babyface team, pulling off double duty in his last WWE PLE appearance. The GOAT is known to deliver his best performances on big stages, earning himself the nickname of 'Big Match John.'

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Having him compete in two matches at Survivor Series: WarGames would be a fitting end to Cena's PLE career. Moreover, he could check another box in his illustrious career before retiring by competing in the Men's WarGames Match, something he hasn't done in his career.

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That said, this is just speculation and nothing has been confirmed as of now. Fans will have to wait and see what the Triple H-led creative team has in store for the upcoming event in San Diego.


John Cena has unfinished business with Brock Lesnar and The Vision

Brock Lesnar and John Cena renewed their rivalry and squared off at Wrestlepalooza, where Lesnar squashed the 17-time World Champion. Cena hasn't gotten an opportunity to redeem the one-sided loss against The Beast Incarnate.

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Fans believe The GOAT should defeat Lesnar to conclude their rivalry properly. As for The Vision, Cena had a brief run-in with the villainous faction at Night of Champions 2025, where they disrupted The Franchise Player's title defense against CM Punk.

The confrontation has not been revisited since, something that should happen before John Cena retires. If The Last Real Champion participates in the Men's WarGames Match this Saturday, he would have a chance at facing Lesnar and The Vision, finishing both the stories before hanging up his wrestling boots.

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Cena will retire from in-ring competition on December 13 at Saturday Night's Main Event XLII, where he will face the winner of the Last Time is Now Tournament in his final match.

It remains to be seen if the creative team books John Cena to compete inside the steel structure at Survivor Series: WarGames.

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