John Cena sets up a match against Austin Theory for WrestleMania

Without John Cena, WrestleMania isn't WrestleMania, as Michael Cole has frequently stated.

And the 16-time WWE World Champion will formally make a comeback in April on the Grandest Stage of Them All in a match against Austin Theory with the United States Title on the line. 

Nonetheless, it did need some persuasion. Cena's appearance on "WWE Raw" on Monday night was met with a thunderous pop in his native Massachusetts.

But before he could even speak, Theory's music started, and everything changed. 

"The Now" acknowledged that while he had the utmost regard for his hero, he also had a gift for him.

Which gift? Nothing else besides a contest at WrestleMania. 

The "Peacemaker" star, though, had a short and direct response for the champion

"No." Theories continued to provoke Cena, even making fun of his bald place. 

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