As John Cena approaches the end of his storied wrestling career, speculation has grown around who will challenge him in his final WWE match. One suggestion, made ahead of his November 10 appearance at WWE Raw in Boston’s TD Garden, proposes rising star Carmelo Hayes as Cena’s opponent in what could be a highly memorable encounter.
Proposal for Cena’s Last Match Opponent Unveiled
With only five WWE appearances remaining, including the Boston event, John Cena’s last matches have drawn major attention. On the Notsam Wrestling podcast, host Sam Roberts proposed Carmelo Hayes, a Boston native, as Cena’s final opponent, intertwining the idea with The Miz’s involvement.
Roberts outlined a scenario where The Miz attempts to confront Cena, but Carmelo Hayes intercepts, taking the spotlight:
“What if in Boston, The Miz is planning on going out and confronting John Cena, and Melo takes over.
What if in Boston, right before The Miz goes out… in the same way, because this has been the build, in all Melo Don’t Miz’s tag team matches, Miz has been grabbing the glory, grabbing the glory, grabbing the glory.
What if we see The Miz ready to go into Gorilla to go confront John Cena, but Melo’s already in Gorilla and Melo’s the one that goes out, ‘Miz, I got this.’ ‘Wait, what?’ And Melo goes out and confronts John Cena, and Carmelo Hayes is the one that gets the John Cena match in Boston.
And then you have Cena vs Melo, with The Miz furious. And Cena beats Melo, but they shake each other’s hands and it’s a great match. Where does it go? It immediately goes to Miz turning on Melo.”
— Sam Roberts, Host of Notsam Wrestling podcast
The Miz’s Perspective on Cena’s Final Matches
The Miz has publicly expressed disappointment in interviews that fans are not more vocal about wanting him to be among John Cena’s final opponents, given their long history in WWE. This sentiment highlights ongoing storylines and rivalries as Cena’s retirement approaches.
Upcoming Matches Leading to Cena’s Retirement
Before the Boston appearance, Cena is set to compete at WWE Crown Jewel in Australia on October 11, where he will face AJ Styles. Following his Boston event, Cena’s farewell match is scheduled for December 13 in Washington, DC, marking the official conclusion of his WWE career.
Implications of the Proposed Match and Future Storylines
If Carmelo Hayes faces John Cena in Boston, as suggested, it would position the young star prominently within WWE’s ongoing narratives, especially with The Miz’s possible betrayal following the bout. This match could serve as a bridge between Cena’s era and the next wave of talent, giving fans a significant moment of transition.
Fans and WWE observers will be eager to see how these plans unfold, as Cena’s final match and the opponents he faces will hold emotional and historical weight within the wrestling community.
