Cesaro Replaces John Cena for Upcoming WWE Australia Tour

– WWE issued the following statement on changes to the promotion’s upcoming tour in Australia this month. Due to John Cena’s injury, Cesaro has been named as his replacement for the tour by General Manager of Australian events, Shawn Michaels. You can read the full statement and updated card for the Australia tour below:

“Unfortunately due to an injury sustained at WWE Raw this past week, John Cena is unable to travel and will no longer be appearing at next week’s Australian events. General Manager for the Australian events, Shawn Michaels, has today announced that former WWE United States & WWE Tag-Team Champion Cesaro has been added to the tour and will appear at all three WWE Live events.”

* WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match – Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins

* Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens

* Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

* Neville vs. King Barrett

* R-Truth vs. Luke Harper

* Emma and Natalya vs. Brie Bella and Nikki Bella

* NXT Championship Match – Finn Balor vs. Bo Dallas

* Fandango vs. Adam Rose

WWE Live returns to Australia this August at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane on Thursday August 6, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Friday August 7 and Qantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney on Saturday August 8, 2015.