John Cena vs. Austin Theory set for WWE WrestleMania 39
Austin Theory and John Cena are set to square off at WrestleMania.
Theory confronted Cena on Monday’s show, issuing the challenge for the United States Championship. Cena initally rejected the offer, saying that Theory wasn’t ready. Cena told Theory that he had been given opportunity after opportunity, yet no one cares about him because Theory doesn’t believe in himself. Theory accused Cena of “giving up”, referencing his t-shirt. Cena said he’d never give up on the fans, saying he said no because Theory would lose everything if he lost at WrestleMania. Cena then asked the crowd if they wanted to see the match, and after the positive reaction, he agreed to the match for April.
The segment ended with Cena telling Theory he wished him luck because Theory doesn’t have the brains, the guts, or the balls, smacking him low before leaving.
Cena’s return on Monday marked the first time he appeared on WWE television since December, when he teamed with Kevin Owens to take on Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn on the final SmackDown of 2022.
Here is the updated lineup for WrestleMania 39:
WWE WrestleMania, Saturday, April 1 & Sunday, April 2, 8 p.m. Eastern time on Peacock & WWE Network —
- Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
- Raw Women’s Championship: Bianca Belair (c) vs. Asuka
- SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- WWE United States Championship: Austin Theory (c) vs. John Cena
- WWE Intercontinental title: Gunther vs. TBD
- Brock Lesnar vs. Omos
- Logan Paul vs. Seth Rollins
- Trish Stratus, Lita, and Becky Lynch vs. Damage CTRL
