WWE John Cena Classic - Date, venue & first entrant announced on Raw in Brooklyn
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The never-seen 17 returned on Raw in Brooklyn.
As announced, John Cena returned on the November 2 edition of WWE Raw in Brooklyn to make multiple announcements. This marked his first return since Backlash 2026 in Tampa, where he initially unveiled the tournament.
As anticipated, he announced the tournament’s date and venue. The John Cena Classic is scheduled for December 14 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. According to a WWE social media post, the event will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, located within Disney World.
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Cody Rhodes is the first invitee in the tournament
Cena further revealed that WWE will broadcast an episode of Monday Night Raw from Perth, Australia, on December 14, followed by a second live episode from Orlando, Florida, later that evening, where the tournament will take place.
He then introduced the championship title that the tournament winner will receive and confirmed that fan voting will influence the competition through Club WWE. The title is designed after Cena’s iconic spinner WWE Title.
Additionally, Cena announced that he will personally select some of the participating wrestlers, with former Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes being the first confirmed name.
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Furthermore, the 17-time World Champion also added that he will scout out other tournament competitors during his appearance on this Wednesday night’s NXT.
He also confirmed his appearance for the Survivor Series: WarGames, which is set for November 28 in Houston, Texas. He also confirmed that he will also be going to more Raw and SmackDown to make sure the torurnamnet is absolutely stacked.
When and where will the John Cena Classic tournament take place?
The tournament is scheduled for December 14, 2026, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Will the John Cena Classic air on WWE Raw?
Yes, WWE will broadcast two episodes of Raw on December 14. The first will air from Perth, Australia, while the second will be broadcast live from Orlando, Florida, featuring the John Cena Classic.
Who will participate in the John Cena Classic?
Cena will personally select some of the participating Superstars. Cody Rhodes has been announced as the first confirmed participant.
Will fans have a say in choosing the winner?
Yes, fan voting will play an important role in determining the tournament’s champion through Club WWE.
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