Who could dethrone John Cena and become the next WWE champion? Here are three candidates to do just that before the 17-time world champion's retirement.

The decision for John Cena's heel turn to occur at Elimination Chamber rather than WrestleMania 41 was reportedly made by Cena himself. According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio (h/t WrestlePurists ), Cena made the call "within the last couple of days" before Elimination Chamber, which forced WWE to reshuffle the show.

As John Cena captures his 17th WWE Championship, collectors and fans alike are expected to cause a frenzy over his 1/1 WrestleMania Worn Signed Patch Card expected to be released later this year.