John Cena joins MegaCon Orlando 2026 celebrity guest lineup

John Cena will appear at the 2026 MegaCon in Orlando, Florida, from March 19-22.
Fans can purchase various packages to meet the star, including photo ops, autographs, and a Q&A session.
Cena, a 17-time WWE Champion, has transitioned into an acting career with roles in “F9” and “Peacemaker.”
The wrestler-turned-actor recently concluded his 23-year WWE career with a farewell tour.

The curtain may have closed on John Cena’s iconic WWE career after 23 years, but fans still have the chance to meet the superstar wrestler-turned-actor at the 2026 MegaCon in Orlando, Florida.

The annual convention, described as the “the ultimate geek paradise,” draws hundreds of thousands of comic, sci-fi, horror, gaming and anime fans to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. This year, the four-day event runs from March 19-22, 2026.

Fans will be able to meet the “F9,” “Peacemaker” actor through a variety of packages including autographs, photo opportunities, and special VIP experiences.

Other celebrity names on the convention lineup are “The Lord of the Rings” actor Elijah Wood, Sean Astin from “The Goonies,” “The Lord of the Rings” and “Stranger Things,” and “Star Wars” actor John Boyega.

How to meet John Cena at MegaCon 2026

Fans can purchase John Cena packages and tickets at https://fanexpohq.com. Here are the options:

John Cena Live Q&A
- Gold: $69 – First Priority guaranteed seating.
- Silver: $39 – Second Priority guaranteed seating.
- General Admission: FREE – General seating, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photo Opportunities
- $179 – Capture the moment you meet John Cena forever with a photo op.
Autographs
- Starting at $149 – A perfect opportunity to get that special something signed by John Cena.
The Ultimate Backstage John Cena Experience
- The $799.99 package includes:
  - Reserved seating to John Cena Live (best seats in the house)
  - One fully loaded Autograph on an item of your choice (quote and character name included)
  - Best Selfie Ever! with the Legendary John Cena – limit of 1 person permitted in selfie
  - Limited Edition John Cena Lanyard

Who is John Cena?

John Cena is a 17-time World Wrestling Entertainment Champion, New York Times best-selling author and American actor.

Beyond John Cena’s WWE career, the wrestler-turned-actor made his Hollywood debut in film and television like “F9,” “Ricky Stanicky,” “Peacemaker” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” He is also a New York Times best-selling author.

In 2012, he was an honorary starter of the 54th annual Daytona 500, and was an honorary pace car driver of the 58th Daytona 500 in 2016.

When was John Cena’s last match?

“The Last Time is Now John Cena Farewell Tour,” which kicked off Jan. 6 at the Raw on Netflix Premiere, marked the end of John Cena’s decades-long World Wrestling Entertainment career.

The final goodbye was emotional as Cena lost his last match against “The Ring General” Gunther at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 13.

How many years was John Cena in WWE?

John Cena began his professional wrestling career in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling, before signing a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (now known as WWE) in 2001, and debuting on the main roster on June 27, 2002, according to ESPN.

He has 17 World Championships, five U.S. Championship title reigns and two Royal Rumble victories under his belt, and has the fourth-highest number of combined days as WWE Champion, behind Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan and Bruno Sammartino, according to the WWE fandom Wikipedia page.

Where does John Cena live?

Cena reportedly lives in a $4 million Florida mansion in Land O’ Lakes, roughly a two-and-a-half hour drive from Daytona Beach, according to Google Maps.

Does John Cena have cancer?

The wrestling champion opened up to USA TODAY on May 12 about his experience finding out he had skin cancer on two separate occasions.

The first cancerous spot, which was removed and sent for testing, was discovered on his left pectoral muscle during a routine visit to the dermatologist. His second was noticed a year later on his left upper trapezius muscle, USA TODAY reported.

In May, Cena was announced as the face of Neutrogena’s Ultra SheerFace Liquid Mineral Sunscreen SPF 70.

“My perspective on life has changed, but it took some real sobering news,” he told USA TODAY. “I don’t want anybody to get there, so I’m just trying to use my platform to get ahead of that one.”