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John Cena Returns to WWE as WrestleMania 42 Host, With No In‑Ring Comeback

Triple H frames the move as a graceful close to a landmark career.

Overview

  • Triple H said in a WWE interview that Cena will host both nights of WrestleMania 42 and will not wrestle.
  • Levesque said he believes Cena will never perform in-ring again, noting Cena’s love for wrestling but the limits of his body.
  • The 17-time champion’s last match was in December 2025, when he submitted to GUNTHER in a bout billed as his final match.
  • He has not appeared on WWE television since that loss and is expected to appear in a suit rather than ring gear at WrestleMania 42.
  • The two-night show is set for Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and Cena’s legacy includes headlining WrestleMania 2025 with a win over Cody Rhodes for his record 17th world title.