WWE TLC: Why it’s so good to have John Cena back in action

Barnaby Read 13:10 29/12/2015
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  • Cena returned on Raw this week.

    It’s been two months since John Cena last stepped into a WWE ring before his return on Monday Night Raw and boy has it been a long two months.

    Sure, in that time we have had the thoroughly enjoyable rise of Roman Reigns, The New Say continue to shine and Kevin Owens is still impressing.

    But we have also had to watch the Divas division and United States championship battle stagnate somewhat after thoroughly impressive initial work from all involved.

    – Why Roman Reigns needed to snap and rise to the top
    – Will Sheamus ever be more than a transitional champ?
    – How The Undertaker has survived so many series

    And while Cena obviously hasn’t been a part of the Divas conundrum, which also had a shot in the arm this week with Becky Lynch’s performance, he was sorely missed from the US title frame.

    With his open challenges, series of remarkable matches and superb storytelling, Cena gave the US title greater importance than ever.

    Before he relinquished the title to Alberto Del Rio at October’s Hell in a Cell, this column argued that the momentum must not be halted.

    The life that Cena breathed back into the championship needed to be maintained but since then it has been gasping for air, in dire need of yet another revival from the face of the company.

    Cena did that this week with his return to the ring in typically emphatic fashion.

    Here are three reasons why Cena’s return was so refreshing and very much needed.

    ENGAGING THE UNIVERSE
    There is no other wrestler who can divide a crowd as much as Cena, whipping them into a frenzy of either hate or love.

    On his return, this was seen in full glare as the WWE Universe lapped up his comeback to the ring.

    Cena’s superb promo that he given was testament to the all-round brilliance of one of the greatest wrestlers of his generation.

    BRINGING US TITLE BACK TO THE FORE
    Since Cena’s injury the US title has been lacking star power with Del Rio’s dated rivalry with Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter behind the Mexican’s run thus far.

    It has been incredibly boring, predictable storytelling.

    However, with the League of Nations and Cena’s return, we are set up for the division to once again be elevated to the heady heights it enjoyed under Cena’s reign.

    HIS IN-RING WORK
    It is undeniable that Cena is one of the best in the business when it comes to his work in the ring.

    His chemistry with everyone he has ever encountered (notably Owens and Cesaro in his US title run) highlights his excellence and adaptability.

    To see him back in action with Del Rio was a welcome sight and hopefully there will be many more treats to come along the Road to WrestleMania.

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