Jim Ross suggests new WWE role for John Cena
Months after his retirement from WWE, John Cena received a major career-changing suggestion from wrestling veteran Jim Ross.
Ross recently opened up on his Grillin JR Podcast and suggested WWE utilize Cena in a commentary role amid his WrestleMania 42 return as the PLE’s host (H/T WrestleTalk).
“I’d like to hear John’s commentary. He’s smart, he’s got a way with words. I’m curious as to how he might do in that role. There’s no doubt in my mind he’s got the talent for it. But I don’t know if he would be content with that or not,” Ross said. “But he would do a good job, no doubt about that in my view.”
Last year in December, 2025, Cena tapped out and lost his retirement match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Focusing on his Hollywood career, Cena has remained absent from WWE television since then.
John Cena opens up about his potential new WWE role
A few days ago, while taking part in the Q&A panel at MegaCon Orlando 2026, John Cena opened up in detail about his potential new WWE role.
“These panels are great because I always give one piece of information that the world catches and then it makes the headlines the next day. This is that moment,” Cena said. “I am working diligently to try to figure out my next path as a contributing, useful member of WWE. I think I might’ve cracked the code, and I think we have something. And if the stars align and everybody signs off, I will be a whole lot more integrated in the system, and I’m very excited about the road ahead. And I’m just crossing my fingers that it works.”
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