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John Cena returns to WWE Raw on November 2 after retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:23 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

John Cena returns to WWE Raw on November 2 after retirement

Summary

John Cena is set to make his return to WWE Raw on November 2, 2026, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, marking his first live appearance since retiring from in-ring competition last year. WWE confirmed his comeback during the latest episode of Raw, although details regarding his role remain undisclosed. Cena has been focusing on Hollywood projects since his retirement but continues to engage with WWE through special appearances. His upcoming appearance could involve announcements related to the inaugural John Cena Classic tournament, which he revealed earlier this year. Cena's last match took place in December 2025, where he lost to Gunther by submission, officially concluding his wrestling career.

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Status Watch

•John Cena scheduled to appear on November 2, 2026, at WWE Raw.
•This will be Cena's first live appearance since retirement.
•WWE has not disclosed Cena's specific role for the event.
•Cena remains involved with WWE in ambassador roles and through special appearances.
•He officially retired following his final match against Gunther in December 2025.

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17-time WWE World Champion John Cena is returning to WWE Raw after retiring from in-ring competition last year. He is set to make his television comeback. When John Cena returns to WWE Raw The latest WWE Raw took place in Fresno, California. During the show, WWE announced Cena’s upcoming television return. He will appear on […] The post John Cena’s WWE Return Date Set After Retirement appeared first on Mandatory.
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