So John Cena is out. You know that sound you sometimes hear in the back of your head that makes you think you're crazy? That's actually the WWE Creative team scrambling to rewrite everything they've done over the past couple of months. With Cena being injured for anywhere from 6-9 months it's truly devastating for WWE. But instead of seeing this as a daunting prospect to try and fill Cena's void they should be seeing it as an opportunity to move into a new era.
No jokes, Cena's injury is absolutely devastating. Not only have they lost their franchise star, who they have only just got back after a two month hiatus, but it comes at possibly the worst time, with top stars such as Seth Rollins, Cesaro, Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton all on the shelf for what looks to be a long time. With RAW's topsy turvy ratings right now this isn't exactly going to be much help to the company. Despite this however, they can use their current predicament to their advantage.
The main reason I say this is because of Cena's age. By the time Cena returns he will be 39 (he may still be 38 if he activates his mutant powers of regeneration, seriously he should've tried out for a role in X-Men) and Cena has stated that he has no desire to wrestle long into his forties. This means that the WWE is already trying to create their next "franchise star" in Roman Reigns. It may take some time but it seems like that Reigns is starting to click with the audience and starting to take some off the weight off of Cena's shoulders.
John Cena has been the WWE's big name for over a decade now and it has undoubtedly taken its toll on his body. The man never takes a day off and his early recoveries from injuries can't have actually been good for him. His current layoff gives the WWE the time necessary to put other plans in place for when he eventually switches gears and changes to a part-time schedule similar to Chris Jericho.
As much as some people would like to believe otherwise, the WWE actually have what they need. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens, Rusev, Bray Wyatt, Kalisto, Neville and Seth Rollins when he returns. All of these guys have bundles of talent and are at an age where they can easily go for the next 10 years. People say that WWE are lacking top Heels right now but three of the guys I just listed are more than capable of fulfilling the role of the WWE's top Heel. The answers to many of the WWE's current problems are staring them in the face and it's as if they're to incompetent to realise it.
The point i'm trying to make is, yes, Cena's injury is a massive blow to the WWE right now, especially with Wrestlemania 32 coming up but the WWE should be looking past that. It's unlikely that they will be able to sell out Wrestlemania now that the roster is very depleted but they can use this opportunity to get into the next generation. When Cena does return he will again be the focal point as he is the biggest mainstream star they have on the roster which means that it will be difficult to then move him out of his current role and into a less exhausting one. Use this opportunity that has been given to you WWE, you may not get another one like it.
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