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John Cena Classic Set for December 14 at Walt Disney World
WWE’s John Cena Classic is reportedly set for December 14 at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Cena first announced the tournament at WWE Backlash in May.
The exact venue within the resort has not been confirmed.
Cena said the winner will receive a title, but a fan vote, not the match result, will decide who gets it.
Fightful reports Cena is expected to reveal the title on WWE Raw.
Raw is also scheduled in Perth that day, following WWE Wrestlepalooza in the city the previous Saturday.
WWE announced that the John Cena Classic will take place on December 14, 2026, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
The event will be a special episode of RAW, on a day when another RAW is scheduled to air from Perth, Australia.
John Cena unveiled a new championship belt inspired by his former spinner title.
Cody Rhodes was named the tournament’s first invitee.
WWE has not announced the full format or all participants, and fan voting is expected to play a role.
- Who
- WWE is staging the tournament, with John Cena announcing its details. Cody Rhodes is the first invitee.
- What
- The John Cena Classic is a wrestling tournament featuring main-roster and NXT talent.
- When
- December 14, 2026.
- Where
- Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. WWE social media identified the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, though one report said no official venue had been confirmed by Cena.
- Why
- It is intended to showcase current stars and future talent. The sources do not state another reason.
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John Cena announced that a new tournament, the John Cena Classic, would take place.
Cena revealed the event’s date and location, unveiled its championship belt, and named Cody Rhodes as its first invitee.
The John Cena Classic is scheduled to take place at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
- Date
- December 14, 2026
- Location
- Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
- Venue
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, according to WWE social media
- First invitee
- Cody Rhodes
- Other RAW location that day
- Perth, Australia
- Championship
- WWE John Cena Championship
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WWE’s current internal plans call for the inaugural John Cena Classic to take place on December 14 at Walt Disney World, @CoreyBrennanFF of @FightfulSelect has learned. WWE also has Raw scheduled in Perth, Australia that day.
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BREAKING NEWS: @JohnCena just announced the John Cena Classic will take place on Dec. 14 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex!
WWE’s current internal plans call for the inaugural John Cena Classic to take place on December 14 at Walt Disney World, @CoreyBrennanFF of @FightfulSelect has learned. WWE also has Raw scheduled in Perth, Australia that day.
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