At this stage, the clock is ticking on there being enough time to build up a proper match for John Cena at this year's WrestleMania. The Leader of the Cenation is, however, expected to factor into the Show of Shows in some way, shape, or form.
We're guessing it will be another "surprise" appearance or impromptu match, with Cena likely limited on what he can do now the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and he's acting on a full-time basis again.
At last year's WrestleMania, Cena put over Austin Theory and later took a brutal loss to Solo Sikoa at last November's Crown Jewel.
Appearing on The Tonight Show, the 16-time WWE Champion teased having a possible role on the Grandest Stage of Them All this April. "People are talking, WrestleMania 40. They’re speculating that The Rock and I will be in the ring in Philadelphia for WrestleMania 40," he said. "They’re gonna keep talking until it happens. We don’t know yet."
"That was not satisfactory [when the crowd groaned]. We just took the wind out of your sails. Do you want me to make a promise I can’t keep? Do you want me to write a check I can’t cash? Am I in the business of writing checks that my ass can’t cash? Is that what we’re doing here? Is that the type of outfit you’re running?"
Asked again about WrestleMania 40, Cena added, "It’s April 6 in Philadelphia. I know exactly where it is. I’m free that day. I’m just saying. I’m just saying to you guys out there. Now, the energy’s coming back a little bit. The suspense is building."
It would be quite something to see Cena and The Rock share the ring again, particularly after their previous two WrestleMania clashes. He has crossed paths with The Bloodline in the past, of course, so it wouldn't be completely out of the blue for him to get involved somehow...
It's also worth noting that this isn't the first time in recent days we've seen Cena tease his possible WWE return at WrestleMania.