John Cena Scheduled for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Tampa

The 17-time WWE Champion joins the lineup for May’s special event following his Backlash title defense against Randy Orton.

John Cena Scheduled for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Tampa
  • John Cena is set to appear at WWE's Saturday Night’s Main Event in Tampa on May 24, following his WrestleMania 41 victory.
  • He will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at Backlash on May 10 and has scheduled appearances through SummerSlam and Clash at the Castle.
  • This marks Cena’s most active WWE run since returning full-time, with his first world title reign since 2017 and upcoming major events like Money in the Bank.
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Fresh off his historic WrestleMania 41 victory, John Cena continues his packed WWE schedule with a newly announced appearance at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Triple H confirmed the May 24 special event in Tampa via X, featuring Cena prominently on the promotional poster.

The Undisputed WWE Champion’s participation follows his upcoming Backlash title defense against Randy Orton in St. Louis on May 10. Cena’s current run includes advertised appearances through SummerSlam and September’s Clash at the Castle in Paris, marking his most active stretch since returning to full-time competition.

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The Tampa event marks WWE’s second Saturday Night’s Main Event special of 2025, continuing the revival of the classic television format. Cena’s involvement suggests ongoing championship implications as he approaches two months as titleholder – his first world championship reign since 2017.

With Money in the Bank and SummerSlam also on his calendar, the 48-year-old appears committed to an extended run defending the title he reclaimed by ending Cody Rhodes’ 378-day championship reign at WrestleMania.

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Article Author Leonardo Cunha