John Cena has confirmed his return to the WWE as the official host of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. (Image via BCCL)
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place on April 18 and 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and will be a two-night event featuring stars from WWE’s Raw and SmackDown brands. Cena revealed in his official statement that although he will not be competing in a match, he will serve as the event’s official host and will be part of the show in a special role.
Retired WWE legend John Cena set to host WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas
Previously, Cena was a part of WrestleMania 41, where he fought against Cody Rhodes and defeated the American Nightmare, with the help of US rapper Travis Scott. During his retirement tour, Cena featured against WWE legends like Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and Gunther, against whom he competed in his final WWE match, marking an end to his illustrious career at the Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025. Moreover, Cena won the Elimination Chamber last year against Cody Rhodes.
This match became the talk of the town, as Cena turned ‘heel’ for the first time. His collaboration with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson helped him win the Elimination Chamber.