Days after hosting WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, WWE legend John Cena celebrated his 49th birthday on Thursday, April 23.
On his birthday, the 17-time World Champion shared a cryptic message on X and hinted that he had “something special” in store for the WWE universe.
While replying to a birthday shoutout from Complex, Cena wrote, “Man, if only it were 2023 again! I might have different business at WWE Backlash. Alas, the years pass. I am still gonna try to do something epic in Tampa for 5/9. I promised Club WWE something special… stay tuned. ”
Cena famously retired his jorts and ended his in-ring career in December after a year-long retirement tour. So, it’s unlikely that his surprise includes a match at Backlash.
Perhaps, as he did during the two-night WrestleMania takeover in Las Vegas, Cena could make a celebrity appearance at the pay-per-view.
Club WWE is a VIP Experience For Wrestling Fans
GettyClub WWE is a new, VIP fan experience with exclusive perks
WWE is bringing wrestling fans closer to the action via its new Club WWE initiative.
“WWE has announced the launch of Club WWE, the ultimate insider membership program designed to bring fans closer to WWE than ever before through exclusive access, rewards and experiences,” the company said in a press release.
“Club WWE will serve as a dedicated destination for WWE fans offering a wide host of benefits across ticketing, merchandise, community and content – all in one place. Fans interested in becoming a Founding Member can join the waitlist now by visiting WWE.com/ClubWWE.”
Club WWE members will have access to a premium benefits. This includes early access to ticket sales, exclusive merchandise drops, bonus WWE content and more exclusive perks.
“Our fans are the heartbeat of WWE, and everything we do begins with them,” John Cena said. “Club WWE is about bringing that connection to life in a bigger way – through exclusive access, unique experiences and a true sense of community. It’s a premium destination built to reward passion and give our most dedicated fans a meaningful way to engage with WWE all year round.”
More details, including full Club WWE membership benefits and launch timings, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Will John Cena Appear at WWE Backlash?
GettyJohn Cena hinted that he will appear at Backlash: Tampa
During his in-ring career, John Cena had several memorable moments at WWE Backlash.
Cena competed in his first WWE title shot against Brock Lesnar at Backlash 2003. Three years later, he defended the championship in a triple threat match against Triple H and Edge at Backlash 2006.
Notably, Cena defended the WWE Undisputed Championship against his longtime rival Randy Orton at Backlash 2025 in St. Louis. Their match at Enterprise Center marked the first matchup between the two in which Cena was a heel.
While he is unlikely to hop in the squared circle this year, Cena could make another appearance at Backlash next month.
Backlash 2026, also known as Backlash: Tampa, will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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