John Cena: ‘I think we have something’ on potential new WWE role
John Cena says he believes a new role for himself in WWE is in his future.
Cena took part in a Q&A panel at MegaCon Orlando 2026 this weekend. In a clip later posted to YouTube, he said he’s very excited about what’s ahead with the company and that he expects to be “a whole lot more integrated in the system.”
Cena said:
“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.”
With Cena now retired from the ring, his schedule is focused on acting projects. He stars in Matchbox, directed by Sam Hargrave, which is set for release later this year. The comedy Little Brother with Eric Andre is also expected out in 2026. Additionally, Coyote vs. Acme, which had previously been shelved, is now slated for a summer release.
Clips from Cena’s appearance at MegaCon Orlando 2026 are included below, with the video queued to his comments about a potential new role in WWE.
Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he has covered the industry for a decade and a half. He joined the f4wonline.com team in 2019.