Potential Absentees from John Cena's Farewell Tournament

Overview of John Cena's Farewell Tournament

The upcoming farewell tournament for John Cena is anticipated to showcase several prominent WWE stars, yet there are five wrestlers who might not participate.

Roman Reigns' Current Status

Roman Reigns has been missing from WWE events following his defeat to Bronson Reed in an Australian Street Fight at Crown Jewel. His return is likely to connect with the ongoing narrative involving Jey Uso and The Vision, especially with Survivor Series: WarGames on the horizon. Although Reigns has a significant history with Cena, the current storyline suggests he may not be part of the Last Time Is Now Tournament.

Bray Wyatt's Uncle Howdy's Absence

Despite John Cena's longstanding relationship with Bray Wyatt, Uncle Howdy is not expected to join the tournament. The character has been largely absent from live events, only appearing in a video package recently without engaging in any confrontations. Given his lack of recent activity and absence from serious singles competition, Howdy's participation seems unlikely.

LA Knight's Recent Struggles

LA Knight's momentum has diminished lately, particularly after his absence from the latest RAW episode, which raised questions about his status. His name was notably absent from discussions during the show, leading to speculation about potential issues with management, especially after he displayed a sign advocating for his presence over Jey Uso's. Given the circumstances, Knight's chances of participating in the tournament appear slim.

Solo Sikoa's Focus on the MFTs

Solo Sikoa has been focused on regrouping the MFTs following their loss of the United States Championship. With the faction, now including Tama Tonga, returning to SmackDown with renewed determination, their ongoing rivalry with The Wyatt Sicks and pursuit of the WWE Tag Team Championship indicates that Sikoa's priorities lie elsewhere. Although he was featured in the tournament announcement video, WWE may choose not to place him in a situation that could lead to an unnecessary defeat.

Jey Uso's Direction Towards Survivor Series

Jey Uso's storyline appears to be steering him towards Survivor Series: WarGames instead of Cena's farewell tournament. After a recent loss to CM Punk at SNME XLI and an attack from The Vision on RAW, Jey seems set for the Men's WarGames Match. Given this trajectory, his involvement in the Last Time Is Now Tournament seems highly unlikely.