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John Cena to Host WrestleMania 42 After Retirement

3/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

John Cena, WWE wrestler and actor, will host WrestleMania 42 on April 18–19 in Las Vegas.
The hosting announcement comes after Cena's December 2025 retirement following his final loss to Gunther.
Cena announced the news on social media, expressing excitement about returning to WWE while pursuing acting.
His hosting is expected to boost WrestleMania's appeal and mark a new chapter in his WWE relationship.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania III, held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome, drew a reported 93,173 fans, marking a peak in the 1980s wrestling boom. Hulk Hogan's victory over André the Giant became iconic, while Ricky Steamboat's match against Randy Savage was later hailed as one of the greatest in wrestling history. This event solidified WWE's prominence in entertainment, influencing future WrestleMania events.

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Story summary

John Cena, WWE wrestler and actor, will host WrestleMania 42 on April 18–19 in Las Vegas.
The hosting announcement comes after Cena's December 2025 retirement following his final loss to Gunther.
Cena announced the news on social media, expressing excitement about returning to WWE while pursuing acting.
His hosting is expected to boost WrestleMania's appeal and mark a new chapter in his WWE relationship.

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