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John Cena Says WWE May Drop His New Classic After Its First Event
John Cena is launching a new WWE event called the John Cena Classic, bringing main-roster wrestlers together with talent from WWE’s NXT development brand.
The first event is scheduled for December 14 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, as a special episode of Raw.
Fans will vote for the men’s and women’s champions through Club WWE after the matches.
Cena, a 17-time world champion who has retired from wrestling, says the event is a way for him to stay involved and create opportunities for younger wrestlers.
NXT performers will get a chance to compete alongside established WWE stars, including wrestlers who have spent several years developing in NXT.
WWE may not repeat the event in 2027 if the first edition does not meet expectations.
The event is intended as an annual showcase, but its future depends on how the pilot goes.
WWE may not bring back the John Cena Classic in 2027 if its first edition fails to meet expectations, John Cena said.
The event is scheduled for December 14 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
It will match main-roster wrestlers against NXT talent, with fans voting for the men’s and women’s champions.
Cena said the showcase is intended to create opportunities for developing talent and entertain fans.
- Who
- John Cena and WWE are behind the event, which will feature main-roster stars and NXT talent.
- What
- The John Cena Classic is a new wrestling event whose champions will be chosen by fan vote.
- When
- The first edition is scheduled for December 14; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
- Why
- Cena said he wants to give back to WWE and create opportunities for young talent.
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Cena announced the John Cena Classic on an episode of WWE Raw.
The first edition is scheduled to take place at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
- First event
- December 14
- Venue
- Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
- Format
- Main-roster stars face NXT talent
- Champions
- Fans vote for the men’s and women’s winners
- Possible return
- WWE may not bring it back in 2027 if the first edition fails to meet expectations
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What people are saying
We’ll try it, and if it stinks, like, whatever. We don’t have to do it again next year.
This is where I see, hopefully, my future in WWE lying, as a beacon of opportunity
I want to try to create [something like] an Arnold Classic.