John Cena is returning to WWE television.

WWE announced during Monday night’s episode of Raw that Cena will make a special appearance on next week’s show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The announcement came shortly before the night’s main event, with WWE giving fans little indication of what Cena will have to say when he returns.

The appearance will mark Cena’s return to WWE television following his retirement from in-ring competition last year, and the timing is particularly interesting considering the major project that bears his name.

John Cena Has a Major WWE Project Coming

Cena announced the John Cena Classic at WWE Backlash in May , describing it as a new event designed to spotlight established WWE stars alongside talent from NXT.

The concept is unlike a traditional WWE tournament. Wrestlers will compete for a spot on the event, but the eventual champion will be determined by the fans.…