John Cena remains determined to see WWE bring WrestleMania to London, insisting that the city and its passionate wrestling audience have earned the opportunity to host the company’s biggest annual special event.
During an appearance on Off Menu, the podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster, the 17-time WWE World Championship holder discussed his continued efforts to advocate for a London The showcase of the immortals despite retiring from in-ring competition. “My role now is way more lax, and I’m still an advocate. As an added layer to this, i’ll say it right here to give you guys some praiseworthy information. I’m still an advocate to try to bring WrestleMania to London. I think London has earned the right to have the show,” Cena stated.
Cena pointed to WrestleMania 43, planned for April 10 and 11, 2027, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — as an significant step toward demonstrating that WWE’s flagship show can successfully take place outside North America. So it’s like proof of concept that it can be done, “I am very excited about this year’s WrestleMania because it is the maiden WrestleMania outside of North America. I am still a strong advocate that this spectators, this city, has earned the right to WrestleMania.”
Cena has publicly supported the idea of a London The showcase of the immortals for several years.
During a surprise appearance at WWE Money in the Bank on July 1, 2023, at London’s O2 Building, Cena told the audience that he wanted to help bring The Grandest Stage of Them All to the United Kingdom.
Reflecting on that moment, Cena acknowledged that his public campaigning generated discussion — although he remains uncertain about the existing status of any negotiations. I don’t know where those talks are at, yet you know, hopefully, maybe I can resurgence to the O2 and stake that claim again. “What little stroke I have, I certainly tried to rile up the faithful a few times to say that London has earned The showcase of the immortals — and it did get people talking. We’ll see,” Cena commented.
Arguing that the city would be an ideal destination for an special event that attracts wrestling wrestling community from around the world, the WWE legend in addition highlighted London’s international appeal. “Honestly, it’s just my perspective, while i look around, I see the energy and passion, enthusiasm. What a remarkable city for people to come to!. Meanwhile, WrestleMania is such a travel-to event. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. I love London, so I think it’d be a nice piece of culture for people to explore and experience WrestleMania.” He added, “We need to do WrestleMania here. Just my perspective.”
Despite Cena’s continued support, there has been no official announcement regarding a future WrestleMania in London.
In May 2026, the Mayor of London’s office corroborated that general discussions with WWE were taking place however stated that there were no specific negotiations concerning The Grandest Stage of Them All 2028.
Nashville’s convention and visitors corporation furthermore indicated at the time that it was working with WWE to secure a future program date.
London has already demonstrated its ability to host major international wrestling events. AEW All In at Wembley Stadium on August 27, 2023, recorded an made known paid attendance of 81,035 — with AEW President Tony Khan claiming the event established a worldwide record for paid attendance at a professional wrestling show.
Meanwhile, WWE continues preparing for The showcase of the immortals 43 in Saudi Arabia. The company has broke the news that NXT Stand & Deliver, AAA Eternal Glory and official WrestleMania watch parties will take place at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in Just recently introduced York during WrestleMania weekend. A location for the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony has not yet been announced.
Cena officially retired from in-ring competition following his loss to Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Although his wrestling career has concluded, Cena remains connected to WWE and has affirmed plans for the inaugural John Cena Classic this December.
For now, bringing The showcase of the immortals to London remains one of the causes he continues to reigning champion outside the ring.