John Cena has something epic planned for WWE Backlash.
While John Cena hung up his jorts for good in December, he has continued to be part of WWE. The 17-time World Champion was the host of WrestleMania 42, where he was on hand when Bianca Belair announced her pregnancy, and on Sunday, gave Danhausen his first WrestleMania moment.
Not satisfied with handling hosting duties on the Grandest Stage of Them All, Cena has now announced that he will be involved at Backlash on May 9th in Tampa, Florida. The star responded to a now-deleted message from Complex, which wished him a happy 45th instead of 49th birthday, saying he has promised Club WWE “something special” for the event.
“Man if only it were 2023 again!! I might have different business at @WWE
#Backlash Alas, the years pass. I am still gonna try to do something epic in Tampa for 5/9. I promised Club WWE something special… stay tuned.”
Man if only it were 2023 again!! I might have different business at @WWE#Backlash Alas, the years pass. I am still gonna try to do something epic in Tampa for 5/9. I promised Club WWE something special… stay tuned. https://t.co/I1Y9YiG06k
— John Cena (@JohnCena) April 23, 2026
John Cena Has Signed A 5-Year Deal With WWE
Shortly before his retirement match, John Cena revealed he had signed a new 5-year deal with WWE. The star says he will continue to be an ambassador for the company, explaining that he wants to continue contributing to it for as long as he is able.
According to Cena, the role will allow him to do everything from simply getting more people to watch WWE TV to mentoring young talent, as well as making appearances for the promotion.
