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It's more a case of the US Title needs Cena vs. Rusev than Cena vs. Rusev needs the US Title.
Being on the line in a high profile match - the most high profile match it's ever been defended in at Mania - should do wonders for the image of the belt.
Doesn't really matter who wins; The US Title hasn't been defended at Mania for 8 years, so just having it on there will do wonders. If Cena wins, and they don't have the guy that takes it off him win it in a fluke, and lose every non-title match afterwards, they have the opportunity to elevate somebody there.
Putting the title on Axel now means it gets demoted off the Mania card entirely at worst, or gets defended in a nothing match at best.
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