John Cena is returning to WWE in a brand new capability. The 17-time WWE Champion has formally introduced that he’ll function the host of WrestleMania 42, ending hypothesis about what his post-retirement involvement with the corporate would seem like. Cena made the announcement on social media, writing: “Since retirement, my road has looked a little different but now I can officially say I’m headed to WrestleMania. See you in Las Vegas!”
The announcement follows feedback Cena made at MegaCon in Orlando earlier this month, the place he hinted that he could have discovered a brand new technique to contribute to WWE following his retirement. Those remarks generated dialogue about what type his return would possibly take, and the internet hosting position now gives a transparent reply for the fast future.
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Cena retired from WWE final December after shedding to Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event, capping a farewell tour that took him world wide for one last run with the corporate. His retirement got here months after one of many defining moments of his profession, when he defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to seize a document seventeenth WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 42 takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, marking the second consecutive 12 months the occasion has been held on the venue. The present card options a number of the most high-profile matches WWE has put collectively in latest reminiscence. CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship towards Roman Reigns, whereas Cody Rhodes places the Undisputed WWE Championship on the road towards Randy Orton.
Stephanie Vaquer defends the Women’s World Championship towards Liv Morgan, and Jade Cargill places the WWE Women’s Championship up towards Rhea Ripley. AJ Lee defends the Women’s Intercontinental Championship towards Becky Lynch, and Sami Zayn places the United States Championship on the road towards Trick Williams. Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi and Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre spherical out the introduced matches.
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