Now that the Royal Rumble has come and gone we are officially on the road to WrestleMania 41. There’s been a lot of speculation regarding the top matches at WrestleMania this year, and Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair both punched their ticket to the Showcase of the Immortals on Saturday night when they won their respective Royal Rumble matches.
The ending of the men’s Royal Rumble was tense as it came down to Jey Uso and John Cena. Jey was able to eliminate Cena which eliminated one of Cena’s options for a path to a title match at WrestleMania. Following the Royal Rumble, John Cena addressed the loss during the post-show press conference and he announced that he will be competing inside the Elimination Chamber in March.
“In the 23 years I’ve been in this business, I know there are different perspectives about my path. The truth is, I’ve never used my opportunities for a spot that I haven’t earned. Tonight was special, for many reasons. It has begun to sink it in that it was my last Royal Rumble. In Las Vegas, in looking at the sign, when it was to two, and I had a moment to let the energy sink in, I realized that Las Vegas is my last WrestleMania.
The last time I main evented a WrestleMania was 2013. That’s a long time ago. The reason that hasn’t been at the forefront in my mind, I’ve been a gimmick, I’ve been the first match, I’ve been in the middle, I’ve shared beers with the fans. My truth, my perspective, is I’ve always done what’s best for business. Tonight, standing in that ring, I wanted this experience to be a tour of goodwill. I’ve openly admitted that I don’t know how much I have left in the tank and I just wanted to do something that would be nice for all of us to get together and have a good time.
Unfortunately tonight, it dawned on me that’s not best for business. What is best for business is I main event WrestleMania. What is best for business is that I confidently say that I’m going to win a 17th championship. I’m announcing tonight that I will compete in the Elimination Chamber.”
Triple H later addressed John Cena’s announcement and he called John “one of the greatest competitors to ever do this.” The Game stated that John Cena has earned the right to call the shot, so if he wants to be in the Elimination Chamber match then he’s in. He does not have to qualify.
H/T Fightful