WWE has reportedly been pitching an idea where John Cena would be a “free agent” when he returns and would be able to appear on both SmackDown and Raw, according to PWInsider.
Cena will make his return on the July 4 episode of SmackDown. He last appeared at WrestleMania on April 2 and has been shooting two movies (Daddy’s Home 2 and The Pact) and the reality show American Grit.
Cena has been a consistent major draw and ratings-getter for WWE, so having him appear on both shows doesn’t seem like a bad idea to help boost Raw’s sinking ratings.
Update:
WWE just confirmed that Cena will be a “free agent” in a promo video that aired on tonight’s Raw:
The one and only @JohnCena RETURNS to #SDLive on the #4thOfJuly at 8/7c on @USA_Network! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Qxz7TAmmZH
— WWE (@WWE) June 13, 2017
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