{"id":2207896,"date":"2025-12-21T21:27:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T21:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2207896"},"modified":"2025-12-21T21:27:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T21:27:27","slug":"john-cena-joins-megacon-orlando-2026-celebrity-guest-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/john-cena-joins-megacon-orlando-2026-celebrity-guest-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"John Cena joins MegaCon Orlando 2026 celebrity guest lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"87759440007\" title=\"WWE legend John Cena final match filled with tributes and praise\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/12\/14\/SLST\/87758687007-20250202-t-073642-z-485477819-mt-1-usatoday-25323005-rtrmadp-3-wrestlingwweroyalrumble.JPG?crop=5812,3269,x0,y0\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>WWE legend John Cena final match filled with tributes and praise<\/p>\n<p>John Cena capped off his amazing, 23 year run in the WWE with one last match in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p><story-highlights class=\"spacer-small column ten-column no-gutter\" util-module-path=\"elements\/story\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>John Cena will appear at the 2026 MegaCon in Orlando, Florida, from March 19-22.<\/li>\n<li>Fans can purchase various packages to meet the star, including photo ops, autographs, and a Q&amp;A session.<\/li>\n<li>Cena, a 17-time WWE Champion, has transitioned into an acting career with roles in &#8220;F9&#8221; and &#8220;Peacemaker.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The wrestler-turned-actor recently concluded his 23-year WWE career with a farewell tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/story-highlights><partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>The curtain may have closed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/news\/2025\/10\/07\/john-cena-last-match-wwe-opponent-gunther-florida\/86566902007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on John Cena&#8217;s iconic WWE career after 23 years,<\/a> but fans still have the chance to meet the superstar wrestler-turned-actor at the 2026 MegaCon in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>The annual convention, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fanexpohq.com\/megaconorlando\/about-the-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">described as the &#8220;the ultimate geek paradise,<\/a>&#8221; draws hundreds of thousands of comic, sci-fi, horror, gaming and anime fans to Orlando&#8217;s Orange County Convention Center. This year, the four-day event runs from March 19-22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Fans will be able to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/news\/2025\/05\/14\/john-cena-wrestling-movies-florida-naked-oscars-cancer\/83624645007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meet the &#8220;F9,&#8221; &#8220;Peacemaker&#8221; actor through a variety of packages<\/a> including autographs, photo opportunities, and special VIP experiences.<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"83623838007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Other celebrity names on the convention lineup are &#8220;The Lord of the Rings&#8221; actor Elijah Wood, Sean Astin from &#8220;The Goonies,&#8221; &#8220;The Lord of the Rings&#8221; and &#8220;Stranger Things,&#8221; and &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; actor John Boyega.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">How to meet John Cena at MegaCon 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Fans can purchase John Cena packages and tickets at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffanexpohq.com%2Fmegaconorlando%2Fbuy-tickets%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAFerrer%40usatodayco.com%7Cd87bd351088a42e442b108de3da81277%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C639015990247775888%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eaV6nckGBVuk0FVX87xtcVg8im%2ByxO7nwCPF87YOjvQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fanexpohq.com.<\/a> Here are the options:<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>John Cena Live Q&amp;A<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gold: $69 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>First Priority guaranteed seating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silver: $39 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Second Priority guaranteed seating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Admission: FREE \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>General seating, available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photo Opportunities<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a0$179 \u2013 <\/strong>Capture the moment you meet John Cena forever with a photo op.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autographs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Starting at $149 \u2013 <\/strong>A perfect opportunity to get that special something signed by John Cena.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Ultimate Backstage John Cena Experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The $799.99 package includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reserved seating to\u00a0John Cena Live (best seats in the house)<\/li>\n<li>One fully loaded Autograph on an item of your choice (quote and character name included)<\/li>\n<li>Best Selfie Ever! with the Legendary John Cena &#8211; limit of 1 person permitted in selfie<\/li>\n<li>Limited Edition John Cena Lanyard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Who is John Cena?<\/h2>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"83586548007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>John Cena is a\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/john-cena#:~:text=When%20it%20seemed%20like%20Cena,storied%2C%2020%2Dyear%20career.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17-time World Wrestling Entertainment Champion<\/a>, New York Times best-selling author and American actor.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Beyond John Cena&#8217;s WWE career, the wrestler-turned-actor made his Hollywood debut in film and television like &#8220;F9,&#8221; &#8220;Ricky Stanicky,&#8221; &#8220;Peacemaker&#8221; and &#8220;Daddy&#8217;s Home 2.&#8221; He is also a New York Times best-selling author.<\/p>\n<p>In 2012,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/entertainment\/2025\/05\/14\/john-cena-cancer-daytona-500-honorary-starter-pace-driver\/83621406007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">he was an honorary starter of the 54th annual Daytona 500<\/a>, and was an honorary pace car driver of the 58th Daytona 500 in 2016.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/entertainment\/2025\/05\/14\/john-cena-cancer-daytona-500-honorary-starter-pace-driver\/83621406007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A look back at John Cena&#8217;s time at Daytona 500 in 2012 and 2016<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">When was John Cena&#8217;s last match?<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;The Last Time is Now John Cena Farewell Tour,&#8221; which kicked off Jan. 6 at the Raw on Netflix Premiere, marked the end of John Cena&#8217;s decades-long World Wrestling Entertainment career.<\/p>\n<p>The final goodbye was emotional <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/news\/2025\/10\/07\/john-cena-last-match-wwe-opponent-gunther-florida\/86566902007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">as Cena lost his last match against\u00a0\u201cThe Ring General\u201d Gunther<\/a> at Capital One Arena\u00a0in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 13.<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">John Cena&#8217;s last match: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/2025\/12\/13\/wwe-john-cena-last-match-snme-live-results-highlights\/87741659007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cena ends career with loss, SNME highlights<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">How many years was John Cena in WWE?<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>He has 17 World Championships, five U.S. Championship title reigns and two Royal Rumble\u00a0victories under his belt, and has the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/worldwrestlingentertainment.fandom.com\/wiki\/John_Cena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fourth-highest number of combined days<\/a>\u00a0as WWE Champion, behind Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan and Bruno Sammartino, according to the WWE fandom Wikipedia page.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Where does John Cena live?<\/h2>\n<p>Cena\u00a0reportedly lives in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/news\/2024\/07\/08\/john-cena-retire-2025-wwe-florida-tampa-wrestlemania\/74324242007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$4 million Florida mansion<\/a>\u00a0in Land O\u2019 Lakes, roughly a two-and-a-half hour drive from Daytona Beach, according to Google Maps.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Does John Cena have cancer?<\/h2>\n<p>The wrestling champion\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2025\/05\/12\/john-cena-skin-cancer-men\/83538952007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opened up to USA TODAY on May 12<\/a>\u00a0about his experience finding out he had skin cancer on two separate occasions.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>In May, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/story\/news\/2025\/05\/12\/john-cena-skin-cancer-diagnosis-wwe-neutrogena\/83580916007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cena was announced as the face<\/a> of Neutrogena&#8217;s Ultra SheerFace Liquid Mineral Sunscreen SPF 70.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>&#8220;My perspective on life has changed, but it took some real sobering news,&#8221; he told USA TODAY. &#8220;I don&#8217;t want anybody to get there, so I\u2019m just trying to use my platform to get ahead of that one.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>Contributing: Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY NETWORK &#8211; Florida<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2025-12-21 16:17:08.549050112 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2025-12-21 16:17:18.477135524 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.news-journalonline.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WWE legend John Cena final match filled with tributes and praise John Cena capped off his amazing, 23 year run in the WWE with one last match in Washington, D.C. 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