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John Cena Returns to WWE as WrestleMania 42 Host

Reports point to a February approach by WWE to boost slowing ticket sales.

Overview

  • John Cena announced in a social video that he will host WrestleMania 42, a two-night show set for April 18–19 in Las Vegas.
  • WrestleVotes Radio, via Fightful Select, reported WWE contacted him in February after his retirement plans did not include hosting.
  • Outlets say the booking is intended to lift ticket sales, which Sportsnaut reports are tracking below last year’s event in the same city.
  • ClutchPoints reports Cena agreed to a new long-term WWE deal that excludes any in-ring matches.
  • Cena is filming the Netflix comedy One Attempt Remaining in Los Angeles under director Kay Cannon, and Sportsnaut notes it is still unclear if he will attend both nights.