WWE released an epic alternate version of John Cena's theme song ahead of his return

Published Dec. 21, 2016 3:09 p.m. ET

Nick Schwartz

Even non-WWE fan's can likely identify John Cena's classic theme, as the Cena trumpets have become as iconic as the sound of glass breaking before a Stone Cold entrance.

Cena will finally return from an extended absence - during which he worked on his film career and hosted Saturday Night Live - on the final SmackDown episode of 2016 next Tuesday, and to celebrate the occasion WWE made a stirring highlight reel set to an almost haunting rendition of The Time Is Now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW9GoQTsOnM