John Cena Reportedly Slated as 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Headliner

John Cena Reportedly Slated as 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Headliner – As John Cena prepares for his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, reports suggest that the next chapter of his career will see him headline the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame.

On Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez noted that “belief is Cena very likely the 2026 Hall of Fame main eventer,” signaling that WWE is expected to honor the 17-time World Champion during WrestleMania weekend next year.

Cena wrestled his final RAW match this past Monday, teaming with Sheamus and Rey Mysterio to defeat Finn Bálor, JD McDonagh, and Dominik Mysterio of The Judgment Day. Earlier in the night, Dominik interrupted Cena’s promo, furious over losing the Intercontinental Championship to him. The confrontation led to a rematch being set for Survivor Series on November 29, adding another marquee bout to Cena’s farewell run.

Debuting on WWE’s main roster in 2002, Cena quickly rose to prominence, capturing his first WWE Championship in 2005. Over the next decade, he became one of the company’s most recognizable stars, headlining countless pay-per-views and serving as the face of WWE through 2017. That year, he transitioned to part-time status to focus on his acting career, but continued to make special appearances in the ring. Cena was previously inducted into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame in 2012, underscoring his impact on the industry.

The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony already has one confirmed inductee: Stephanie McMahon, announced earlier this year. With Cena expected to headline, the event is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded inductions in recent memory.

As Cena’s in-ring career winds down, his legacy as one of WWE’s greatest icons appears ready to be immortalized on wrestling’s biggest stage.

John Cena Reportedly Slated as 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Headliner