Ok, so by now everybody sees and hears the fans turning on Cena more and more. Even at Summerslam (I was there) in Boston where Cena is from he couldn't get the face reaction. While at the event it seemed that the majority of the audience was fully behind Edge. When I went back and watched it on tape, it was quite obvious that Cena chants were piped in. It really was so noticable how much Cena was NOT being cheered.
With all being said. how about this.......
Smackdown is where Cena really gained his popularity and originally won the title off JBL on Smackdown. I believe that Cena was origianlly moved over so that the original WWE title could be on their number 1 show. Nothing less, nothing more.
NOW......(yes, I am getting to a point, bear with me haha).... If Cena loses the match at Unforgiven he will apparently sign a 3 year Smackdown contract.
In my opinion this does a few things.
1. John Cena's original fanbase (Chain Gang) can simply tune into Smackdown to watch another face run. You see, I always associated a typical John Cena fan as either a kid under 18 or a female. Smackdown has always been more of a family style show (as far as wrestling is concerned) and this would help promote his image to the younger crowd who are allowed to watch Smackdown and either arent allowed to watch Raw or dont have access to the USA ........
2. Cena can stay face without having to regain Edge's title. I would reckon that if Edge beats Cena again, (cheating or not) it would become the straw that breaks Cena back, turning or at least beginning the heel turn. (which is what so many of us want)
3. Edge can face someone else. Cena has been in the title scene for what seems like a HHH eternity. I wouldnt mind seeing a face HHH or HBK go against Edge. Maybe even a Hardy/Edge fued. Just something different.
4. Raw could promote a more "Rated R" style. More blood, more cheating, more T&A etc etc.
5. We could come full circle whereas next Mania, Cena can gain the World Heavyweight title and face off with Edge in a Mania Title vs. Title match. Keep in mind Edge hasnt lost at Mania, so the expectations could go either way.
Thoughts?