Report: WWE Hoping For Roman Reigns vs. John Cena At WWE SummerSlam

WWE is targeting a big match to headline SummerSlam.

According to Jon Alba of Spectrum Sports 360, John Cena vs. Roman Reigns is "the targeted main event" for SummerSlam.

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Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer previously noted that there have been talks of Roman Reigns vs. John Cena at WWE SummerSlam, but nothing has been confirmed regarding the bout. Meltzer also reported that WWE was "in talks" with Cena to return on the July 16 episode of WWE SmackDown, which would mark WWE's first event back in front of a live audience.

WrestleVotes reports that "WWE is 100% attempting to make SummerSlam this year’s WrestleMania" with “all resources will be tapped into."

Nothing has been confirmed in regards to John Cena appearing at SummerSlam or headlining the event against Roman Reigns.

WWE SummerSlam is scheduled for Saturday, August 21 and will emanate from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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