Earlier today, WWE announced that WWE Superstar John Cena will not be participating at tonight’s Royal Rumble event, after suffering an ankle injury a couple weeks ago on RAW. Now the company has officially announced Cena’s replacement. Cathy Kelley made a backstage announcement today at Chase Field and informed the wrestling world that none other than The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman, would be replacing John Cena. The winner of the 30 man Royal Rumble match will receive a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 35. A victory would be a welcome opportunity for Strowman, who had a Royal Rumble Universal Championship opportunity rescinded after he destroyed Vince McMahon‘s limo looking to even the score with former RAW GM Baron Corbin.
Readers may watch the announcement in full below:
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COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 07: WWE Braun Stowman attends Arnold Sports Festival 2015 - Day 3 on March 7, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: WWE professional wrestler Braun Strowman attends WWE WrestleMania Stars Ring The NYSE Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange on March 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: (L-R) WWE wrestlers Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt and Erick Rowan pose for a picture prior to ringing the New York Stock Exchange opening bell in honor of WrestleMania 32 at New York Stock Exchange at New York Stock Exchange on March 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)
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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Braun Strowman reacts during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Braun Strowman (L) is attacked by Sami Zayn (R) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Braun Strowman (L) is attacked by Sami Zayn (R) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Braun Strowman (R) fights against Sami Zayn (L) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Braun Strowman arrives during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
