John Cena has already appeared on WWE programming via satellite during the latest episode of Friday Night Smackdown. WWE will visit the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida for the last blue brand episode of 2022 and the former champion is booked to perform in a huge main event for that night. This will mark the in-ring return for the beloved superstar since the summer of 2021.
As announced by the WWE, John Cena will team up with former rival Kevin Owens to compete against the team of Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn. The 16-time World Champion appeared on the titantron during a promo segment from The Bloodline and delivered the big news on SmackDown that sent the WWE Universe into a frenzy. With that, the episode set within two weeks from now will be a must-see edition.
WWE Smackdown: John Cena To Keep Major Streak Intact With December 30 Return
John Cena is one of the most prominent names from the professional wrestling industry to have successfully transitioned to Hollywood and hence become a mainstream attraction. Hence, his return to WWE programming is indeed big news. The fact that his WWE days are not in the past is enough to make the fans delighted. They are also anticipating Wrestlemania plans to be revealed around him.
Wrestlemania 39: Neither John Cena Nor The Rock Is Confirmed For WWE PLE
John Cena still having Wrestlemania discussions with WWE
The announcement of John Cena coming back to action in a tag team match on Smackdown December 30 episode led the fans to wonder whether he would also make an appearance on WrestleMania 39. Dave Meltzer discussed the topic in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter and noted that the upcoming appearance could possibly set up a storyline.
However, the veteran wrestling journalist added that the legend’s Hollywood schedule could offer a conflict in making further appearances on WWE TV leading to Wrestlemania 39,
“Cena will be on the 12/30 Smackdown show in Tampa. If he’s going to do Mania or Rumble, that would in theory be the start of the angle. He won’t be available most of February and March due to movie work.”
Ringside News previously reported that WWE and John Cena were discussing about a possible WrestleMania 39 appearance. Furthermore, Xero News added that the 16-time world champion will also perform at Royal Rumble and that announcement should come during the upcoming appearance on Smackdown.
