When John Cena/Mania host was planned (Patreon)

John Cena is now hosting WrestleMania 42, but this wasn't always the plan.

Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select has learned that Cena hosting WrestleMania was not in the plans as of Cena's retirement match in December. It was stated that Cena learned of the plans in February and agreed to it. Cena had agreed to a new long-term deal with WWE that didn't include in-ring wrestling.

WWE made the move to increase ticket sales for WrestleMania 42.

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