Cody Rhodes has accomplished plenty during his WWE career, but being the first wrestler invited to the John Cena Classic is something he won’t forget. The American Nightmare says the honor means a lot to him, especially considering what John Cena is trying to accomplish with the event.
During a November 11 interview with Adam Glyn, Rhodes was congratulated on receiving the first invitation to the John Cena Classic. He explained why being selected before anyone else made the moment even more special.
“Well, I mean, there’s never going to be another number one.”
Rhodes went on to discuss the event’s concept, which brings together WWE’s main roster and NXT talent while allowing fans to help determine the winners. He believes the format fits perfectly with Cena’s vision.
“In terms of having WWE club vote on champions male and female and inviting the NXT upstarts versus main roster guys. It’s got John Cena written all over. So to be part of it is huge. And to be number one, it’s. I won’t forget it.”
Rhodes became the first official participant during the November 2 episode of WWE RAW, when Cena personally invited him to compete. The two shared an emotional moment in the ring after Cena praised Rhodes for everything he had accomplished. Since then, the lineup has continued to grow. As Ringside News previously covered, Zilla Fatu became the second participant after Cena personally invited him during the November 4 episode of NXT.
The event is scheduled for December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Florida. It will feature main roster Superstars facing NXT talent in exhibition matches, with Club WWE members voting to determine the men’s and women’s champions. Rhodes also believes the John Cena Classic has the potential to become one of WWE’s biggest events, although he acknowledged that everything will depend on how well WWE delivers on the concept.
For Rhodes, being the first person selected is already a major honor. Cena is putting his name behind a new WWE event, and Rhodes gets to be part of it from the very beginning. Now it’s a matter of seeing whether the John Cena Classic can become a lasting WWE tradition.
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