John Cena's Upcoming WWE Appearances Before WrestleMania 41

As WrestleMania 41 approaches, WWE has decided to keep John Cena and Cody Rhodes apart, despite their heated exchanges on Raw. Cena is confirmed for a solo promo segment on SmackDown before the event, where he is expected to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship. This WrestleMania will mark a historic moment for Cena, as he aims to become the first wrestler to compete for a title at ten different WrestleMania events. Read on to find out more about Cena's upcoming appearances and match expectations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 10, 2025, 14:07 IST

WWE's Strategy for John Cena Ahead of WrestleMania 41

WWE has decided to keep John Cena and Cody Rhodes apart leading up to their highly anticipated match at WrestleMania 41 next weekend. After three consecutive confrontations on Monday Night Raw during the UK tour, neither wrestler is scheduled to appear together on the remaining WWE broadcasts before the big event.

Currently, it has been confirmed that John Cena will make at least one more appearance on WWE television prior to WrestleMania 41, likely in a solo promo segment. WWE has announced his participation in the SmackDown episode on April 18, which will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This episode is set for the night before WrestleMania 41's first night. Cena's match against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is expected to headline the second night of this major event, while the first night will feature a triple threat match between Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk.

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John Cena's Recent Appearances on Raw

After his surprising heel turn at the Elimination Chamber event on March 1, John Cena made several appearances during WWE's European tour throughout March, featuring on Raw for three consecutive weeks. His heated exchanges with Cody Rhodes have intensified the storyline leading up to their match. Their last encounter on March 31 concluded with Rhodes delivering a Cross Rhodes to Cena.

WWE has not scheduled John Cena for this Friday's SmackDown in Seattle or next Monday's Raw in Sacramento. However, he is slated to appear in the post-WrestleMania editions of both shows, suggesting a strong possibility that he could become the new Undisputed WWE Champion, marking his 17th reign and a historic achievement.

Regardless of the outcome, John Cena is set to make history at WrestleMania 41, as he will be the first wrestler to compete for a championship at ten different WrestleMania events. For a detailed list of his title match appearances at this prestigious event, you can click on this link.