John Cena Not Expected To Be A Part Of 2026 WWE Hall Of Fame Class

Bad news for fans of John Cena.

On Thursday, February 5, the latest episode of WrestleVotes Radio aired on Fightful Select. It was noted that John Cena is not expected to be a part of into this year’s WWE Hall Of Fame class.

Cena retired from in-ring action at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2025. He lost to Gunther in that match.

Full details on Cena’s absence from this year’s Hall Of Fame class are now available for subscribers of Fightful Select.

John Cena is not expected to be a part of the WWE 2026 Hall of Fame, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned.

We have full details now for Select subscribers. pic.twitter.com/gXHcW2L8uX

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) February 5, 2026

As of publish time, Stephanie McMahon is the only person set for the 2026 WWE Hall Of Fame. This news was revealed back in September 2025.

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