John Cena to Deliver News at WWE Backlash

John Cena announced Monday on social media that he will appear at WWE Backlash on May 9 in Tampa, Florida, to deliver history-making news expected to alter the experience for WWE Superstars and fans.

The 17-time world champion, who retired from in-ring competition last December after submitting to Gunther in his final match at Saturday Night's Main Event, shared the update on X. "It's official! I'm headed to WWEBacklash! After months of planning and effort, I am SO excited to break some historymaking news! I can't promise it'll be perfect but I can promise it will change the WWE experience for Superstars and fans! C U Live Saturday in Tampa or at home on the espn app!" Cena wrote.

Cena has remained active with WWE in non-wrestling roles since his retirement tour concluded. He hosted WrestleMania 42 last month at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, appearing nightly in a suit to make in-ring announcements, including official attendance figures, and participating in a segment alongside Danhausen. During that appearance, Danhausen's group of little people confronted The Miz and Kit Wilson, drawing crowd reactions.

At Backlash, set for Benchmark International Arena, Cena is not expected...