John Cena out of the WWE Royal Rumble match (updated with Cena’s replacement)

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)

WWE has announced that John Cena will not be in today’s men’s Royal Rumble match. The WWE.com story cites an ankle injury.

Powell’s POV: WWE is trying to play up that the injury occurred while Cena was in Drew McIntyre’s ankle lock in a recent Raw main event, and was aggravated while Cena was training. It’s all believed to be storyline fodder. There was a time when Cena missing a WWE event would have been major news. His infrequent schedule with the company combined with the way he’s been used during his limited appearances have really changed that.

Updated: WWE has announced that Braun Strowman will replace Cena in the Rumble match.

Check below for the new Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell and Will Pruett preview the WWE Royal Rumble.


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