WWE’s Big Secret Revealed: The REAL Reason John Cena vs. AJ Styles Is Finally Happening At Crown Jewel
John Cena vs. AJ Styles is back on the WWE stage—and it’s not just because Cena called for it. There’s some juicy backstage maneuvering behind this dream clash.
Fans have been waiting for years to see the Leader of the Cenation collide one more time with The Phenomenal One. Their epic 2016–2017 rivalry gave us instant classics, including Cena’s record-tying WWE Title win at the Royal Rumble. But after Cena’s recent rocky “farewell tour” and a crushing loss to Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza, the match almost felt out of reach.
So when Cena went on social media demanding one last shot at AJ, fans thought he forced WWE’s hand. But according to insider Dave Meltzer, that’s not the full story.
“This was always locked in for Australia,” Meltzer revealed. “They created a storyline to make fans believe Cena was pushing for it—just to build hype and demand.”
In other words, WWE may have “worked” us all. Cena’s heartfelt posts, Styles’ off-air frustrations, and the “will they/won’t they” narrative? All part of the script to make this showdown feel even bigger.
And it worked—fans are buzzing.
With Crown Jewel heading to Perth, Australia, Cena vs. Styles will serve as one of the final big stops on Cena’s farewell run. After this PLE, Cena is only confirmed for a couple of November RAWs, Survivor Series: WarGames, and one more December event. That makes this clash even more special—it could be the last time these two legends ever step into the ring together.
Expect nothing short of magic. If their 2017 Royal Rumble classic is anything to go by, Perth might just witness another all-time great.
