John Cena’s announcement as host of WrestleMania 42 may have felt sudden to fans watching Monday’s Raw — but according to WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, Cena himself has known about the plans since February. The report establishes that WWE gave Cena significant advance notice of his hosting duties, allowing him time to prepare for what will be one of his most high-profile non-wrestling appearances since retiring in December.
The timeline makes sense given the logistical complexity of WrestleMania week. Cena’s schedule now includes hosting both nights of the event at Allegiant Stadium, the live Six Feet Under podcast taping with The Undertaker at WWE World on April 18, and his broader Ambassador role throughout the Las Vegas festivities. Knowing the hosting assignment two months in advance would have allowed Cena to plan around those commitments accordingly.
Cena announced his retirement following his loss to GUNTHER at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025, and subsequently signed a five-year WWE Ambassador deal. His most recent WrestleMania appearance as a competitor was at WrestleMania 41 where he defeated Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship in what proved to be the penultimate match of his in-ring career. Returning to Las Vegas as the host of WrestleMania 42 gives Cena a fitting way to remain connected to the event that defined so much of his legacy as a performer.
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