Benchmark International Arena Advertising John Cena Returning At WWE Backlash

John Cena is being advertised to appear at WWE Backlash in Tampa.

Benchmark International Arena, the host of WWE Backlash on May 9, is advertising “JOHN CENA RETURNS TO TAMPA AT BACKLASH!”

Cena previously put out a social media comment where he said, “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.”

He never outright said he would be appearing on the show.

Cena was the host for WrestleMania 42, his first time back on WWE TV since his retirement match in December.

Here is the current lineup for Backlash:

WWE Backlash (5/9)

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
• WWE United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn
• Danhausen & Mystery Partner vs. The Miz & Kit Wilson
• IYO SKY vs. Asuka
• Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
• John Cena advertised

Fightful will have coverage of Backlash on May 9.