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John Cena is set for a huge appearance after Wrestlemania 41 and he will make an appearance on the Backlash premier live event after 15 years. Cena is on his farewell tour and he will compete on this PLE for the first time since 2009.

St. Louis’ own Randy Orton initially broke the news that WWE’s annual post-WrestleMania event was coming to town, which will be a stop on Cena’s retirement tour.

WWE: The rivalry between John Cena and The Rock wasn’t just about titles, it was also about legacy, respect, and personal pride. Spanning over a decade, their clashes featured verbal skirmishes, thrilling matches,

At Elimination Chamber, WWE shocked the wrestling world by turning John Cena, the ultimate babyface, into a heel as he turned on Cody Rhodes and aligned himself with The Rock. It was the greatest heel turn since the end of Hulkamania when Hulk Hogan turned bad and helped form the nWo with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall at WCW Bash at the Beach in 1996.