John Cena has revealed who he thinks will win the WrestleMania 42 main event matches of Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns.
WrestleMania 42 has finally arrived, and this weekend's two-night extravaganza will feature some huge main event matches. On Saturday night, Rhodes will defend the WWE Undisputed Title against his former mentor and now rival, Orton. On Sunday, Punk will face the challenge of 11-time WrestleMania main eventer Reigns.
WWE GOAT John Cena has a history with all four men. Orton and Punk are his two biggest rivals to date. While Reigns and Rhodes faced the icon later in his career when he was looking to pass the torch to the next faces of the company.
That's why Sports Illustrated asked us to hear their picks for both matches before we host both nights of WrestleMania 42 this weekend. First, Rhodes vs. Orton.
John Cena picks Randy Orton and Roman Reigns to win at WrestleMania 42
"I wouldn't bet against Randy Orton," Cena said. "I've known both of them for a very long time. And I've been in a similar position for Cody as a mentor, a teacher, someone that Cody looked to for approval. I think Randy has something to prove. I know what it feels like to say I want 17 and I'll do anything to get it. Cody was the guy I took it from. Randy has that feeling.
During his retirement tour last year, Cena faced Punk for the last time, and both acknowledged that the other was their "wrestling partner". However, that didn't stop Cena from main eventing WrestleMania for the 11th time this Sunday.
“It's hard to bet against [Reigns]. When the lights go on in prime time, he's the man," Cena said. "Phil is my wrestling partner. I think you're going to see a terrific performance, but it's hard to bet against Uz.
