John Cena returned to WWE as the host of WrestleMania 42 on Saturday night, marking a new chapter in his career.
What happened at WrestleMania 42?
Cena began the show in a suit, a departure from his usual attire, and walked down the entrance ramp to get into the ring.
He had previously announced his retirement from in-ring competition in 2025, with his final WWE match taking place in December against Gunther.
Why does John Cena want wrestlers to stay retired?
In an interview with TMZ, Cena expressed his desire to start a new trend in WWE where wrestlers retire and stay retired, citing the importance of respecting the audience's investment.
Cena mentioned AJ Styles, who recently went into the WWE Hall of Fame and has maintained that he's fully retired from wrestling.
What's next for John Cena and AJ Styles?
Cena left the door open for Styles to return to wrestling if he has the chance to wrestle with his son, saying "the audience would want to see that".
Cena will return as the host of WrestleMania 42 for night two on Sunday, with the main event featuring CM Punk defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns.
The event will also include a match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar, airing live on ESPN.
John Cena's retirement tour in 2025 included a heel turn, a championship win, and multiple main events, with his final match taking place on December 2025.
Cena's legacy continues to be felt in the WWE, with his impact on the sport still being celebrated by fans and fellow wrestlers alike.