Update on WWE’s plans for John Cena Classic
New details regarding WWE’s plans for the John Cena Classic have emerged.
On Thursday, WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that while no date or venue is currently planned for the show, one source reportedly said holding the event in early December would make “logistical sense” for WWE’s schedule and would also coincide with the one-year anniversary of Cena’s final match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The report also notes that a source at Netflix expressed interest in the event streaming on its platform, but nothing has been determined.
John Cena announces the John Cena Classic
Cena first announced the John Cena Classic at WWE Backlash in Tampa. He said the event would be similar in format to the December 13, 2025 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, which featured his final match against Gunther. The undercard that night featured main roster stars against NXT wrestlers.
Cena said the John Cena Classic would also involve a fan vote aspect, with fans voting on the winner of the event regardless of whether or not that wrestler won their match.
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