WWE star John Cena has been absent from in-ring competition since January, but most fans expected him to play some part in WrestleMania 35 on … #NeverGiveUp — John Cena (@JohnCena) April 25, 2016 Der 16-fache World Champion John Cena kehrt am Neujahrstag zurück, um 2019 bei SmackDown LIVE zu beginnen. John Cena announced via his official Twitter account today that he would be making his return to WWE on the Memorial Day edition of Raw. WWE aired a special edition episode of Backstage, where it was announced that Cena and former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski […] Cenation won't be too pleased. This led to Drew McIntyre walking out and exchanging words with the former WWE … When WWE Backstage makes its official debut on November 5, John Cena will be one of the guests on the episode. They said the surgery recovery time is 9 months, but I’m ready to go in 5. Cenation won't be too pleased. Cena last appeared in the ring when he teamed with Bobby Lashley in a winning effort against Kevin Owens and Elias at 'Super Show-Down' in Australia in November. This #MemorialDay Cena is back on #Raw. From the WWE Rumor Mill: Big update on John Cena's return. John Cena will return to WWE for the road to 'WrestleMania 35'. John Cena is making his return for new FOX programming WWE Backstage. John Cena confirms 2019 WWE return. Former WWE Champion John Cena made his return to the flagship show of the WWE, Monday Night RAW, during this week’s episode in Orlando, FL at the Amway Center on the USA Network.. Cena cut a promo in the ring to open the show where he announced that he would be competing in the men’s Royal Rumble match.