Summary

John Cena believes Roman Reigns is still the safest pick in WWE's WrestleMania environment, even with CM Punk holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship heading into the night two main event at WrestleMania 42.

Cena, who has been part of the weekend spotlight as the host of WrestleMania 42, gave that prediction during a Hall of Fame red carpet interview. His latest comments come after opening WrestleMania 42 night one as host, which put him front and center at Allegiant Stadium before Sunday's biggest match.

Quote from John Cena

"Gosh, it's tough to bet against Uce, man. It's tough to bet against Uce. Uce is, when the lights are on prime time, he has become like the man. You know, it's, and man, it feels like he's my wrestling soulmate. I think you're going to see one hell of a performance, but man, it's tough to bet against Uce."

What Cena's pick says about Roman Reigns and CM Punk

Cena's read on the match says a lot about how Reigns is still viewed on the biggest stage. Even with Punk entering the bout as champion, Cena framed Reigns as the performer most built for WrestleMania pressure, which adds even more weight to a main event that already carries world title stakes.

That also sharpens the story of the match itself. If Reigns delivers the kind of performance Cena is expecting, Sunday's result could either reinforce Reigns as WWE's standard-bearer in marquee spots or give Punk a bigger statement win than a routine title defense would have.

Sources

John Cena while speaking with Sports Illustrated