John Cena is scheduled to face AJ Styles at WWE Crown Jewel, a match that has sparked widespread anticipation among fans. The announcement came after Cena interacted with supporters on X, gauging their enthusiasm for a bout against The Phenomenal One, with Triple H officially confirming the confrontation.
This match arrives in the wake of Cena’s heavily criticized defeat to Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza, a loss that many viewed as one-sided and damaging to his legacy. Cena’s active engagement with fans on social media suggested he might be influencing his future WWE appearances, especially a showdown with AJ Styles at Crown Jewel.
If Cena maintains creative control over his WWE bookings, there is a possibility of incorporating another legendary figure into this storyline. Adam Copeland, formerly known as Edge, who had a defining rivalry with Cena during the Ruthless Aggression Era, might be poised to interrupt the Cena versus Styles match at Crown Jewel, potentially causing major disruption.
Copeland played an instrumental role as a villain in Cena’s rise to prominence nearly two decades ago, their feud contributing to some of WWE’s most memorable moments. Now signed with AEW, the Canadian wrestler hinted during a recent episode of Dynamite that he might be stepping away temporarily, leaving fans hopeful about a potential WWE return to face Cena one last time.
Such an unexpected appearance by Copeland could shift the dynamic of the Crown Jewel event, possibly leading to a renewed rivalry between him and Cena before the latter’s retirement later this year. However, this speculation faces hurdles, as reports indicate Copeland’s current absence relates to filming for the final season of the Percy Jackson series, making an immediate WWE comeback unlikely.
Insights from Industry Veteran on Cena’s Retirement Opponent
John Cena is also slated to have his farewell match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13, yet his last opponent remains unconfirmed. Wrestling analyst Vince Russo has proposed that Brock Lesnar might be the chosen adversary for Cena’s retirement bout.
Russo, speaking on Behind The Turnbuckle Studios’ The Coach and Bro Show, suggested that WWE could be setting up Lesnar as Cena’s final opponent to allow Cena a triumphant conclusion after his previous loss. This perspective is supported by how WWE booked their recent clash at Wrestlepalooza.
“I’m assuming that they’re going to come back to this [Brock Lesnar] for [John] Cena’s last match to get revenge on Lesnar, and he goes out with a victory. That’s what I’m assuming. If that does not happen and Lesnar dominated [sic] him the way he did and we never go back to that, which wouldn’t shock me either, but I would be very surprised, Coach, if that’s not the plan,” Russo said.
— Vince Russo, Veteran Wrestling Personality
The question of who will face Cena in his farewell match remains a topic of intense debate, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the final chapter of one of WWE’s most iconic careers.
The Potential Impact of Copeland’s Return on Crown Jewel’s Main Event
Should Adam Copeland make an unanticipated return at WWE Crown Jewel, it could dramatically change the landscape of the John Cena vs. AJ Styles match. Given their shared history, a surprise intervention by Copeland might overshadow the scheduled rivalry or even derail Cena’s performance against Styles.
Such an event would reignite a classic feud from WWE’s Ruthless Aggression Era, reminding fans of the chemistry and animosity that helped define that period. This potential twist carries both excitement and tension, particularly as Cena approaches the final months of his in-ring career.
However, considering Copeland’s current commitments outside wrestling, his involvement remains speculative. WWE fans and insiders will be closely watching developments as Crown Jewel approaches, eager to see whether this anticipated showdown shifts once again.
