WWE has officially confirmed that next week's episode of SmackDown Live will feature the return of the legendary 16-time WWE World Champion, John Cena.

The following comes from WWE.com:

What better way to kick off the new year than with John Cena?

One of “Mr. McMahon-ta Claus’s” gifts to the WWE Universe on the Christmas Eve edition of Raw was the return of the 16-time World Champion, to both the red and blue brands. Cena’s first appearance will come on the New Year’s Day edition of SmackDown LIVE. As Team Blue gets ready to kick off 2019, how will the presence of one of the greatest Superstars in WWE history effect things?

Find out next Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!