WWE SmackDown: John Cena's return date revealed; Top 5 return storylines for Cena discussed

It has been officially announced that John Cena will be back on the December 27 edition of SmackDown. The wrestler will be returning for the first time since he was defeated by AJ Styles at No Mercy.

According to Bleacher Report, the loss at No Mercy was very hard on Cena. It was a milestone match for him, as a win would've given him the title of 16-time world champion.

Also he would've been tied with Ric Flair for the all-time record. Instead, AJ Styles hit him with a chair and then pinned him down.

After No Mercy, John Cena took a break from wrestling and took other outside projects such as hosting the American Grit and Saturday Night Live. Now Cena is back and fans are excited to see the ultimate showdown.

Forbes lists out top 5 best possible storyline for John Cena's WWE SmackDown return.

John Cena VS The Undertaker

The Undertaker vs. Cena is a match is something fans have been hoping for many years. The situation WWE can play here is Cena's return and facing The Undertaker on SmackDown, providing the viewers their ultimate "dream match".

Revenge on AJ Styles

This is definitely the best opportunity to throw in some revenge game between John Cena and AJ Styles. After the No Mercy loss, Cena fans are waiting for his win over Styles.

The Royal Rumble card

Cena is still short of winning his record-tying 16-time world champion title. It would be very exciting to watch if he decides to enter the Royal Rumble, win and then also win the WrestleMania 33.

Fighting Dean Ambrose

This goes back again to the No Mercy match. Cena was against AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose in a Triple Threat match, which resulted in his shameful loss.