Get ready for an explosive night of WWE Raw! The anticipation is building as we head into the fifth episode of Raw, leading up to the highly anticipated Survivor Series on November 29th. But here's the catch: WWE has stacked John Cena's tournament with a bunch of wrestlers who, let's be honest, don't stand a chance against the legendary Cena.
The Last Time Is Now tournament kicks off tonight with two thrilling opening round matches. The winner of this 16-man battle will face John Cena in what promises to be an emotional and historic finale to Cena's WWE career. However, the four wrestlers chosen for tonight's matches - Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura, Damian Priest, and Rusev - seem like an odd choice.
Sheamus, who recently lost a feud to mid-carder Rusev, and Rusev himself, who just fell short against Dominik Mysterio, don't exactly inspire confidence. Shinsuke Nakamura, often used as a punching bag by the MFTs on SmackDown, and Damian Priest, currently losing his feud against Aleister Black, are also struggling to make an impact. These wrestlers are not exactly the dream team to end Cena's career, especially when we know WWE has some exciting surprises up their sleeve.
With many top stars tied up in their own storylines and Survivor Series looming, WWE had to fill the tournament bracket with wrestlers who were available. They explained this away by claiming the 16 wrestlers were chosen at random. But let's be real, it's a tough road for these guys.
However, Damian Priest and Sheamus might have a slight edge. Priest has recently been positioned as a world title contender, and Sheamus has a history with John Cena, including a memorable win over Cena for his first world title back in 2009. They are the favorites to advance tonight.
But here's where it gets controversial: should WWE have picked more competitive wrestlers for this tournament? And this is the part most people miss - it's not just about the matches, it's about the story WWE is telling. Are they setting up a surprise winner, or is this all leading to an epic Cena victory?
The rest of the card is packed with action too. John Cena returns to his hometown of Boston, and we can't wait to see who steps up to challenge him at Survivor Series. The WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, put their titles on the line against Asuka and Kairi Sane. Will there be any interference from Rhea Ripley or IYO SKY?
Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer defends her belt against Raquel Rodriguez, and we wonder if Hall of Famer Nikki Bella will make her move or bide her time. And don't forget about World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, who will address the shocking turn of events from last week involving Logan Paul and The Vision.
Other storylines to watch out for include Rey Mysterio's potential match against his son Dominik for the Intercontinental title at Survivor Series, and the return of AJ Lee to take on Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch. Will The Judgment Day take action against Sheamus tonight? And what's next for Bayley and Lyra Valkyria after their recent losses?
As for GUNTHER, where is he? Could he be LA Knight's surprise opponent in the tournament? These questions and more will be answered tonight on Raw. So, what are you most excited about? Will the tournament live up to the hype, or will it be a disappointing build-up to Cena's final match? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
