John Cena talks potential return to WWE for his 20th anniversary

John Cena talks potential return to the ring ahead of the 20th anniversary of his WWE television debut next month

Wrestling legend John Cena says he hopes to return to the WWE in the near future. 

Cena spoke about a potential return to the ring for the 20th anniversary of his WWE television debut on June 27. Cena was part of Ohio Valley Wrestling's (OVW) now legendary class of 2002, which featured Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Batista [Dave Bautista].

"I know in WWE years I turn 20 pretty soon, so that's a pretty big thing," Cena said in a recent interview. "And from a pretty storied class of folks: Batista, Randy Orton, Brock, who kind of all turned 20 this year. So I'm aware that that's coming around the corner and who knows?" 

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"But it's one of those hard truths … there’s a lot of cool stuff going on, and I don’t want to say no to any of these opportunities that are on my doorstep," Cena added. "So, I don’t know when I’ll be back, but hopefully it’s soon. I’ve been gone for too long."

John Cena enters the ring at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City.  (JP Yim/Getty Images)

Cena hasn't been in the ring in roughly a year. The 13-time WWE champion lost to Roman Reigns at SummerSlam in late August before competing in a non-televised event in September after WWE SmackDown. 

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John Cena looks on before his match against Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson during WrestleMania XXVIII at Sun Life Stadium on April 1, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)

He has since focused on his acting career. Despite not wrestling in public, Cena said