WWE Replacement For John Cena

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At WrestleMania 41, John Cena made history, becoming the first-ever 17-time world champion. – according to WWE’s official championship record-keeping.

Despite his recent heel turn, Cena’s legacy as WWE’s biggest babyface of the past two decades is undeniable.

But with Cena preparing to hang up his boots, the question now is: who will replace him as WWE’s next era-defining babyface?

WrestleTalk considers these five stars who could play that role.

5. Cody Rhodes

It seems inevitable that Cody Rhodes will be the one to dethrone John Cena and reclaim the Undisputed WWE Title — possibly as soon as SummerSlam or Survivor Series.

But more than just taking the title back, Rhodes also feels like the natural successor to Cena as WWE’s next generational babyface.

Arguably, he’s already achieved that: Rhodes was on top during WWE’s most successful period since the Attitude Era – a run that has outperformed Cena’s time as the face of the company.

A win over Cena, followed by a torch-passing moment where Cena raises his hand, could cement that transition – officially marking Rhodes as the top babyface of this era.

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