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Will John Cena be at WrestleMania 42?

Will John Cena be at WrestleMania 42?

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By: Ryan Wohl

Tonight, WrestleMania 42 begins, and it is the first WrestleMania since John Cena retired from in-ring competition. John Cena lost to Gunther in December 2025, ending his in-ring career.

Check out John Cena’s role for WrestleMania 42 below.

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John Cena’s WrestleMania Role

Even though John Cena will not be wrestling at this year’s WrestleMania, he will still be a part of the event. John Cena is the host of WrestleMania 42 and will appear on Saturday and Sunday.

WrestleMania 42: FAQ

Where will WrestleMania 42 take place?

WrestleMania 42 is taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the second consecutive year.

When is WrestleMania 42 taking place?

WWE’s WrestleMania 42 event is occurring on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19.

What time does WrestleMania 42 start?

This year’s WrestleMania 42 premium live event begins at 6:00 p.m. ET. Countdown to WrestleMania 42 begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.

How can I watch WWE WrestleMania 42?

Both nights of WrestleMania 42 are airing on ESPN Unlimited. But the first hour on Saturday is airing on ESPN 2. The first hour of WrestleMania Sunday is airing on ESPN.

Ryan Wohl
Ryan Wohl
Ryan is a University of Arizona graduate and Philadelphia native. Since 2024, he has been a writer for DraftKings Network, primarily covering combat sports. He is a big Philly sports fan and loves to collect sneakers, as well.
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