The Rock’s recent tirade in WWE has made it evident John Cena will return at WrestleMania 40.

With one of the most illustrious careers in WWE history, John Cena is arguably one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, if not the greatest. Regarded as one of the GOATs of WWE for good reason, Cena’s legacy is unparalleled, having matched Ric Flair’s record with 16 World Championship victories. With WrestleMania 40 just around the corner, there is reason to believe John Cena’s return at the Show of Shows is a real possibility now.

John Cena, source: WWE

From revolutionizing the WWE Title with the spinning design to delivering unforgettable TLC matches like the one against Edge at Unforgiven in 2006, his career is a tapestry of iconic moments. His clash with The Rock at WrestleMania stands as a pinnacle, solidifying his legacy as a future Hall of Famer, which will likely happen in a couple of years.

The Rock’s Recent Chaos on WWE Television Has Made John Cena’s WrestleMania 40 Return A Major Possibility

John Cena on Friday Night SmackDown, source: WWE

The Rock has been running roughshod over WWE ever since he aligned with Roman Reigns and the rest of The Bloodline a couple of months ago. This has included The Great One making life a living hell for Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.

However, with WrestleMania just around the corner, many believe John Cena might drop in and help out Cody Rhodes this week. There are quite a few plausible reasons why The Leader of Cenation could very well show up at The Showcase of The Immortals.

As per Bleacher Report, Cena has a history with The Bloodline, notably challenging Reigns for the title at SummerSlam 2021, marking his first encounter with the faction. His return to WWE in Fall 2023 reignited this rivalry.

After a tag team victory at Fastlane, Cena faced a decisive defeat against Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel, leading to speculation about his future in WWE. While Cena’s resurgence is inevitable, it’s logical to assume he’ll target The Bloodline and most likely prevent Solo Sikoa from interfering in Cody Rhodes’ match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.

Given Cena’s past respect for Cody Rhodes on Monday Night RAW last year where they shared a moment, it’s likely he would support him once again without hesitation at WrestleMania 40 in the end.

The Rock’s WWE RAW Segment Essentially Confirmed John Cena’s WrestleMania 40 Return

The March 25 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW in Chicago left an indelible mark on fans. CM Punk’s electrifying return ignited a fiery promo exchange with Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre. The Rock’s unexpected appearances added to the excitement, first interrupting Cody Rhodes and later ambushing him backstage.

A standout moment occurred when The Rock pummeled Rhodes in front of a truck adorned with images of John Cena and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, fueling speculation and anticipation among viewers. Rhodes was left bloodied, evoking nostalgia for the Attitude Era.

The strategic placement of Cena and Austin’s images on the truck during The Rock’s assault on Rhodes raised eyebrows. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, there’s speculation that WWE has something significant planned involving Steve Austin, Undertaker, and John Cena at WrestleMania, although details remain unconfirmed.

“Nothing is official, but the belief right now is that Steve Austin, Undertaker, and John Cena will have something at WrestleMania in some form.”

WrestleVotes, a trusted source for WWE leaks, also weighed in on the truck’s significance, suggesting that everything in WWE is intentional. They pointed out that the presence of Cena and Austin’s images on the truck was likely deliberate, hinting at them both appearing at WrestleMania 40.

”Everything is done on purpose. Two weeks out from WrestleMania, the backdrop of these WM ‘specific’ trucks last night would have sufficed. I’ll leave it at that…”

Obviously, Cena and Steve Austin’s appearances are a surprise, should they happen. Therefore, we’ll only find out at The Showcase of The Immortals whether the legends make their triumphant return.