Major Backstage Update on Current Plans for Cena & Lesnar at Royal Rumble & Plans for Roman Reigns at WMania 31

October 30, 2014

roman reigns According to The Wrestling Observer, the current plan in WWE remains for Brock Lesnar to defend his WWE Title against John Cena at the Royal Rumble in January.

There had been speculation that the bout will take place at WWE TLC since Cena has already been named the #1 contender and Royal Rumble is not until January, but the plan remains for the bout to take place at the Rumble unless plans change.

While WWE has been advertising Roman Reigns for live events in December, a WWE source noted it looks like Reigns will not be back by then, and his return might not come until after the Royal Rumble.

No matter when Reigns returns though, the current plan in WWE remains for Lesnar to retain against Cena at Royal Rumble then go on to face Reigns for the title at WrestleMania 31.

John Cena

What has WWE superstar John Cena been up to outside the ring this year?

Wizard World

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 22: Professional Wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor John Cena attends Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con 2014 at Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 22, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

John Cena attends Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at USC Galen Center on March 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

John Cena onstage during Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at USC Galen Center on March 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
WrestleMania 30 Press Conference

John Cena with Hulk Hogan at the Hard Rock Cafe New York on April 1, 2014 in New York City.
Museum of Art

John Cena at the New Orleans Museum of Art on April 3, 2014 in New Orleans City.
Superstars for Kids

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 03: John Cena (L) and Hulk Hogan attend WWE's 2014 SuperStars For Kids at the New Orleans Museum of Art on April 3, 2014 in New Orleans. (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)
25th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

John Cena at the National Mall on May 10, 2014 in Washington, DC.
25th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

John Cena at the National Mall on May 10, 2014 in Washington, DC.
LIVE with Kelly and Michael

Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan are pictured with John Cena during the production of "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" in New York on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.Photo: Pawel Kaminski - Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution ¬©2015 Disney ABC. All Rights Reserved.
LIVE with Kelly and Michael

Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan are pictured with John Cena during the production of "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" in New York on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.Photo: Pawel Kaminski - Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution ¬©2015 Disney ABC. All Rights Reserved.
John Cena, Jon Stewart and Ric Flair

Live on WWE Raw
John Cena, Jon Stewart and Ric Flair

Live on WWE Raw

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.