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How would you do it?

WWE's most controversial figure at the minute is John Cena. There is no denying that fact, simply put the man is  loved and hated in equal amounts by different fans. Now while Cena may not be the greatest ring technician in the world, his ability is generally respected, as the old phrase says "everyone loves a trier". However his character is a different story altogether. John Cena is a typical babyface, in the template of many great superstars before him, preaching respect, determination and a clean lifestyle. Normally these characters are fan favourites, even in the modern age with AJ Styles being a prime example. With Cena though the fans seemed to have made an exception. One of the most shocking moments for me as a fan before I got into the internet scene, was when I turned on Bottom Line one Saturday after New Year's Revolution when Edge stole his title using the MITB. Cena came out to cut a promo and was heavily booed, I mean I've seen Jericho get better reactions. It was only later that I found out about the IWC's hatred of the man and his gimmick. The debate always has been whether or not to turn him heel. Well I ask the question if they every do decide to push that button, how do you go about it? How do you turn the ultimate Babyface into a Heel?

My idea is fairly simple. Cena has been pushed as superman as some say, so to destroy the image of a man who never quits what you have to do is quite elementary I think. Imagine the scene, Survivor Series, Chris Jericho vs. John Cena WWE Title on the line. There has been a hard fought match going on with Jericho controlling the pace. Just then Cena begins his patented comeback,hitting the throwback, spinning back suplex and 5 knuckle shuffle, eliciting both cheers and groans form the crowd. Cena lifts him up for the FU, but Jericho wriggles out and locks in the Wall of Jericho. Cena struggles and tries to reach the ropes and just when he is within reaching distance, Jericho pulls him back to the centre of the ring. Cena with seemingly no other option does the unthinkable, he taps outs. The crowd is in shock. Jericho gloats in the ring with title and  the last image we see on the screen is Cena lying broken on the mat. The next night Cena comes out to the ring and cuts a promo talking about how the better man won and how hes using his rematch clause later in the night. The crowd is noticeably quieter than usual at Cena's presence, with the people generally still in shock from the night before. Later that night we have the rematch which is just as hard fought and as brutal as the night before, and just as Cena is gaining the upper hand, Jericho steals it with a roll-up with both his feet on the ropes. Jericho hightails it for high ground and Cena stands frustrated in the ring, the boos more noticeable than before as the people are shocked into silence of seeing there hero defeated two nights running.

The next monday Cena comes out to start the show once again, promising to come back fighting stronger than ever and earn his title back. However before he can finish Jericho comes to the ring. He takes the mic and runs the crowd down as usual before turning to Cena. He questions Cena asking him if these hypocrites actually support him and uses the example of the booing fans as evidence against them. He asks why does he pander to them when they turn on him so easily. Cena stands in silence and when Jericho gets in his face, instead of striking him he leaves the ring without incidence. Cena wrestles that night and wins and it is announced that he will face MVP at TLC for the number once contender ship. At TLC they have a great match exceeding all expectations. However once again as Cena is about to gain the win once again he is rolled up taking another loss. After the match MVP offers Cena his hand and after seeming reluctant for a minute, finally shakes it. Just as the fans seem relieved to have their hero back, he pulls back on the arm of MVP and decks him. After this we see a new Cena where he totally destroys MVP with a chair drawing a large red stain all over MVP's forehead.  Cena then leaves the ring not to partial but to total boos.

I know I have ignore Jericho's and Cena's match at SS and Jericho's tag team title but I needed a PPV to use as an example. The events of the blog take time sometime in the future hopefully sooner rather than later. I know with WWE's current booking style some of the events seem unrealistic especially the barbarism at the end, but with all fantasy booking one simple rule should be followed, "Make lots of assumptions and assume your always right" . Anyway what would your ideal booking plan for this event be? Can you think of a better way of doing it? Give me some feedback anyway and as usual I apologize for any and all mistakes in advance.