John Cena Set For Special Fan Event In 2026

John Cena will be keeping busy in 2026.

It’s been announced that John Cena will be attending FAN EXPO New Orleans in January 2026. The WWE veteran will appear alongside Lord of the Rings headliners Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood, and many more.

You can find the press release from FAN EXPO New Orleans below.

Fans ‘Can See’ Actor, Wrestling Champion John Cena at FAN EXPO New Orleans

Best-Selling Author, WWE star, ‘Suicide Squad, ‘F9’ Actor Bolsters Celebrity Punch at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, January 9-11

NEW ORLEANS, November 25, 2025 – Fans of John Cena like to chant his famous “You Can’t See Me” catchphrase. But they certainly will be able to see the 16-time WWE champion, actor and best-selling author when he attends FAN EXPO New Orleans, set for Friday through Sunday, January 9-11, 2026 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. He joins an already stacked celebrity lineup that features four Lord of the Rings standouts and many others in the pop culture extravaganza.

Cena is one of the most iconic wrestlers in the pro organization’s history. Last year he made big news in wrestling circles with a “heel turn,” marking his first time as a “bad guy” in the narrative before announcing his retirement from the ring, effective next month. His growing Hollywood career has included roles in blockbuster hits like F9 and The Suicide Squad and the lead in the latter’s spinoff series Peacemaker.

FAN EXPO New Orleans features the biggest and best in pop culture: movies, TV, music, artists, writers, exhibitors, cosplay, with three full days of themed programming to satisfy every fandom.

More FAN EXPO New Orleans guest announcements will follow from the worlds of film, television, streaming, art, literature, gaming, cosplay, anime, animation and more in the coming weeks.

Adult, Youth and Child Single-Day Tickets, Three-Day Passes, Family passes, and Ultimate and VIP Packages for FAN EXPO New Orleans are available now at www.fanexponeworleans.com. Advance pricing is available until December 26.

John Cena Has Two Matches To Go

Next up for John Cena is a clash with Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series on November 29. In the huge rematch from earlier in the month, Cena will defend the Intercontinental Title against the man he beat for the gold.

Cena will then end his career with a match against the winner of the Last Time Is Now Tournament at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13. It’s long been rumoured that the legend’s final opponent will be Gunther.

The 17-time World Champion has repeatedly stated that once he retires, he won’t return to the ring.