- While John Cena is telling people his target for a return to the ring is WrestleMania XXX, within WWE privately people are talking about him returning at the Royal Rumble. That would be just under 5 months after the surgery, which would be pushing it slightly. Read more: http://www.pwmania.com/backstage-ne...mpions-main-event-vince-mcmahon#ixzz2ctANonWv