3. John Cena
John Cena won the 2008 Royal Rumble match to earn a chance for the championship at WrestleMania 24. Cena challenged Randy Orton for the WWE title. However, Triple H inserted himself into the match.
The match for the WWE Championship was placed third-last at WrestleMania, with Randy Orton winning. The Undertaker and Edge‘s battle for the World Championship at WrestleMania 24 was kept for the main event.