It has been an odd week in the WWE Universe.The Chicago crowd were treated to some decent wrestling, but there were no major story developments. On Tuesday WWE SmackDown treated us to three title matches and new tag-team champions as American Alpha picked up that crown. The big news of the week was really all about the return of 15-time world champion John Cena who announced a world championship match against AJ Styles at Royal Rumble 2017.
There is no doubt that Cena has been missed as he concentrated on his TV and movie commitments. His return at the 2017 Royal Rumble will delight fans and Cena takes a heel turn. The idea that Cena might be set for a heel turn would have been scoffed at a few years ago, but it would be an interesting development that could bring some great storylines during WWE 2017.
Of course, Cena is n0t the only star set for a WWE Universe return. The Undertaker made a return and then disappeared again, but the Deadman is sure to have a role to play, both at Royal Rumble, and at Wrestlemania 33 in April. Fight fans would love to see The Undertaker face off against Cena or AJ Styles. It may be that The Undertaker will challenge the winner of the Cena vs Styles match at Royal Rumble to set up a world championship fight at Wrestlemania 33.