John Cena reportedly set to make his last WWE SmackDown appearance tonight
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There are now only eight appearances left on his farewell tour!
The 17-time WWE World Champion, John Cena, is set to make an appearance on tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. He is being advertised to have his final appearance in Chicago.
Tonight’s fallout show of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Multiple big names, including John Cena, CM Punk, Tiffany Stratton, and Randy Orton, are being advertised for the show.
John Cena’s final appearance in Chicago might be his last SmackDown appearance
John Cena will make an appearance on the fallout show tonight, following the win over Logan Paul at Clash in Paris and amid the reports of a headline clash with Brock Lesnar at the upcoming Wrestlepalooza PLE.
Ahead of the show, a recent report from WrestleVotes has revealed that Cena’s final appearance in Chicago might be his final SmackDown appearance.
According to WrestleVotes, there’s a growing sense of anticipation within WWE, with some insiders “quietly expecting” that tonight could mark John Cena’s final appearance on SmackDown. With his farewell tour winding down, it’s becoming increasingly unlikely that one of the remaining dates will feature a SmackDown event.
Following tonight’s appearance, there would only be seven dates left on his retirement tour. Cena is confirmed for the upcoming Wrestepalooza, Crown Jewel, and Survivor Series PLE and is advertised to have his final match in December.
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Tickets for tonight’s SmackDown are surging amid massive returns expected
According to a report from WrestleTix, the current setup available at the AllState Arena in Chicago is 16,046, and WWE has distributed 16,031 tickets, leaving only 15 tickets for fans to grab. The total number of seats on the map is 17,162.
The massive demand in ticket sales points to the confirmed appearance of two of WWE’s biggest stars in Cena and CM Punk. Additionally, fans are highly speculating the return of AJ Lee, which has sparked even more desire in fans to witness the return live.
Additionally, fans are also expecting the return of Brock Lesnar tonight, as Fightful Select has reported that Lesnar is expected to appear on the show tonight.
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place tonight?
The September 5 fallout episode of SmackDown is set to air from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Is this John Cena’s final appearance on SmackDown?
According to WrestleVotes, there’s a growing sense of anticipation within WWE, with some insiders “quietly expecting” that tonight could mark John Cena’s final appearance on SmackDown. With his farewell tour winding down, it’s becoming increasingly unlikely that one of the remaining dates will feature a SmackDown event.
Is AJ Lee making her WWE return tonight in Chicago?
No confirmation by the WWE has been provided on her exact return date, but multiple reports point towards her return ahead of Wrestlepalooza, with many fans expecting Lee to return tonight in her hometown, Chicago.
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