John Cena's full WWE schedule ahead of John Cena Classic in December
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WWE extends its collaboration with the Walt Disney Company.
WWE has revealed its plans for a two-day takeover at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where they plan to host John Cena Classic, along with a themed version of Worlds Collide named Avengers: Doomsday. The new tournament in the promotion will take place on December 14, while the special Worlds Collide will be hosted on December 15.
This news comes after the revelation of the new tournament by Cena in the November 2 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, where he also revealed Cody Rhodes to be the first-ever confirmed wrestler of this tournament.
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Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide will be a mix of all promotions
While the opening night of the massive event will have the John Cena Classic Tournament, the second night of the promotion’s Disney takeover will feature an Avengers: Doomsday-themed edition of Worlds Collide, which will bring together Raw, SmackDown and NXT Superstars. Worlds Collide will feature talent from WWE, NXT and Mexico’s AAA promotion.
The special event is being organised ahead of the US theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. The crossover theme adds another dimension to the collaboration between the Stamford-based promotion and Disney, with the companies also planning co-branded merchandise, including special championship belts.
The company, along with Fanatics, will additionally host a two-day wrestling World fan experience at the same venue. Fans will have opportunities to meet Superstars, collect autographs, take photographs, and purchase exclusive merchandise.
The John Cena Classic will stream live on Netflix as a special edition of Monday Night Raw on December 14. The firm has not yet confirmed the broadcast or streaming details for the December 15 Worlds Collide event
John Cena’s WWE schedule ahead of the tournament
To promote the events, promotion has also confirmed a series of appearances for the former champion in the weeks leading up to the inaugural tournament. The 17-time World Champion will make stops across NXT, SmackDown, Raw, and Survivor Series: WarGames as he helps build the card for the December event.
The schedule gives Cena several opportunities to promote the tournament and potentially announce more participants. Cody Rhodes is currently the only confirmed invitee, but the firm is expected to reveal additional names in the coming weeks.
The tournament will also introduce a new championship belt. Rather than relying solely on a traditional tournament result, the event will involve fan participation: Club WWE members will vote in real time for their favourite Superstar performances, with the top performer receiving the night’s honour.
The 17-time World Champion will also be appearing at the following WWE events:
- NXT (Orlando, Fl.) – Nov. 4
- SmackDown (Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.) – Nov. 13
- Raw (Raleigh, N.C.) – Nov. 16
- Survivor Series (Houston, Texas) – Nov. 28
- John Cena Classic (Orlando, Florida) – Dec. 14
When will the John Cena Classic take place?
The inaugural John Cena Classic is scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2026, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. It will stream live on Netflix as a special edition of Monday Night Raw.
Which promotions will be represented at the Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide?
The December 15 edition of Worlds Collide will feature Superstars from WWE, NXT, and AAA. The event will carry an Avengers: Doomsday theme ahead of the film’s US theatrical release on December 18, 2026.
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