John Cena will receive a lifetime achievement award before challenging for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.

PWInsider reports that On Location will offer tickets to just 20 fans to join Cena for a special lunch on April 19, hours before WrestleMania 41 Night One begins.

The exclusive event will include a meal with Cena, speeches about his career, and a presentation where he will receive a lifetime achievement award. The report describes the venue as a five-star restaurant.

Tickets for this private luncheon are priced at $25,000 each, reflecting the exclusive nature of the gathering.

Cena earned his championship opportunity by winning the Elimination Chamber match to become the #1 contender. This victory gives the 16-time world champion a chance to win a record-breaking 17th world title at the April 19-20 premium live event.

The championship pursuit comes as part of Cena’s recent character transformation. During the March 17 episode of Raw, Cena declared he was “breaking up” with the WWE fanbase, a sentiment he has continued to emphasize in subsequent appearances.

This dramatic shift follows Cena’s attack on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber, where he aligned himself with The Rock.

Cena has announced that 2024 marks his retirement tour, with plans to end his in-ring career in December.

WWE will hold a Roast of WrestleMania following WrestleMania 41, according to Dave Meltzer’s F4WOnline Daily Update. The comedy event is scheduled for April 20 at the BleauLive Theater inside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort.

The roast will differ from traditional WWE productions, adopting a style more aligned with Tony Hinchcliffe’s brand of comedy. Hinchcliffe, known for his Kill Tony podcast, will feature prominently in the event.

Hinchcliffe signed a deal with Netflix earlier this year for three comedy specials. His involvement with WWE comes as part of the company’s growing relationship with Netflix, which recently became Raw’s global broadcast partner.

The comedian sparked significant controversy in 2024 after a performance at a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. During his set, Hinchcliffe made racist remarks about Puerto Rico, used stereotypes about Black people, and made derogatory comments about Latinos and Palestinians.

The joint event between WWE and Netflix raises questions about potential reactions from fans and WWE’s corporate partners, given Hinchcliffe’s controversial reputation.

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin will not be part of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas on April 19-20, according to a recent report.

Fightful Select reports that WWE has not pitched any match or angle for the WWE Hall of Famer. Austin will be in Las Vegas for photo opportunities and signings at WWE World, but his December knee replacement surgery prevents him from getting physical.

Austin’s last match occurred at WrestleMania 38 Night One in 2022, where he defeated Kevin Owens in a No Holds Barred match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This marked his return to in-ring competition after a 19-year absence.

Austin has previously stated he would compete again if circumstances aligned properly. During a recent interview, Austin revealed he is still recovering from his knee replacement procedure, noting the surgery was long overdue but has improved his health and eliminated pain.

The report indicates Austin’s physical limitations from the recent surgery make any in-ring appearance impossible for the upcoming premium live event.