John Cena Backed for Potential Danhausen Interaction at WrestleMania 42

Matt Hardy believes the 'Cenation Leader' would embrace a segment with the popular WWE star.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:09pm

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John Cena will return to WWE to host WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Speculation has swirled around potential interactions Cena could have with specific stars, and Matt Hardy believes a segment with Danhausen would be a fun and well-received idea. Hardy noted Cena's past social media posts about Danhausen, indicating the 17-time world champion is a fan of the rising star's work.

Why it matters

Danhausen has become one of the most popular acts in WWE, with his merchandise sales impressing the company's brass. A potential interaction between Cena and Danhausen at the biggest event of the year would generate significant buzz and excitement among fans.

The details

Hardy affirmed that Cena would 'be so into' an interaction with Danhausen, citing the 'Cenation Leader's' past Instagram post about the star. Danhausen has gained a cult following in recent months, putting 'curses' on various WWE superstars and becoming a must-see attraction. The prospect of Cena and Danhausen crossing paths at WrestleMania has been widely backed by fans as well.

  • John Cena announced he will host WrestleMania 42 two weeks ago.
  • Cena's last WWE match was against Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13.

The players

John Cena

A 17-time world champion in WWE who is set to host WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

Danhausen

A rising star in WWE known for his unique character and growing popularity with fans, including impressive merchandise sales.

Matt Hardy

A veteran wrestler and one-half of the legendary tag team The Hardy Boyz, who believes a Cena-Danhausen interaction would be well-received.

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What they’re saying

“That would be fun, for sure, and John would eat that up. He would be so into it. I'm sure he is a fan. He posted something with Danhausen at one point on his IG, which I love how he does that, just out of context posts things. He'll be all about it, and that's very cool.”

— Matt Hardy, Podcast Host

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to WrestleMania 42 to see if Cena and Danhausen do in fact cross paths during the event.

The takeaway

The potential for a Cena-Danhausen interaction at WrestleMania 42 highlights the rising popularity of the unique Danhausen character and the continued star power of Cena, who remains one of WWE's most beloved figures.