John Cena Says He’s ‘Gonna Try To Do Something Epic In Tampa’ On May 9
John Cena is retired, but he’s still making plans for WWE Backlash.
The event takes place on May 9 in Tampa, FL, and Cena is looking to do something special.
“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 wrote on social media.
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 retired from wrestling in December 2024, losing to Gunther in his final match. He returned to WWE TV at WrestleMania 42, hosting both nights of the show.
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