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John Cena Hosts WrestleMania 42 in First Major WWE Role Since Retirement

The hosting turn signals a move into a long-term ambassador role still being defined.

Overview

  • Cena hosted both nights of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, opening the shows and returning before the main events to announce attendance.
  • He took part in on-screen moments, standing by as Bianca Belair shared a pregnancy update on night one and joining a light Danhausen segment on night two.
  • Wearing a suit instead of his usual gear, he presented himself as a host rather than an active wrestler less than five months after retiring.
  • After the shows, he thanked fans on social media and cited 50,817 attendees for night one and 106,072 across the weekend.
  • Yahoo Sports reported a five-year extension that would position him as a brand ambassador, and Cena has said he is working toward a deeper non-wrestling role if plans are approved.