John Cena to host WrestleMania 42

John Cena has announced that he will be the host of WrestleMania 42.

In a video posted on his social media from Hollywood, John Cena said that his “road” has looked different since retiring, but now he’s officially on the road to WrestleMania.

“I’m shooting a movie for Netflix called One Attempt Remaining that you can see when it comes out. I’m also on the road, which is ironic because there’s a road to WrestleMania going on, and Hollywood is really close to Vegas,” he said. “Rumor around this town is WrestleMania needs a host. Well, I’m already on that road, so I will see you at WrestleMania!”

Cena has not appeared on WWE television since his retirement match in December against Gunther. He had vowed that once he retired, he will ditch his jorts and colorful t-shirts and will do WWE work in a suit and tie.

WWE did record business last year with Cena headlining events and is hoping to replicate that for WrestleMania 42, which is still short of last year’s ticket sales. Both nights are hovering at 40,000 tickets each.