Cena took to his Twitter account to confirm he will NOT be at Backlash in any fashion whatsoever due to working the international tour.
Even though I'm on tour in #WWEManila & #WWEShanghai, YOU can see #WWEBacklash @WWENetwork! https://t.co/BLZNstv5Rf pic.twitter.com/fRx86ITvZs
, John Cena (@JohnCena) September 6, 2016
So for those expecting him to make an appearance, he will not at this PPV.