John Cena had another surprise announcement during WWE SmackDown on November 13, 2026, and this time, Fatal Influence talked their way into the John Cena Classic. Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid confronted the 17-time world champion backstage after he invited Charlotte Flair to the event.
The confrontation started when Jacy Jayne accused Cena of wasting a spot on Charlotte Flair. Lainey Reid then took a shot at Cena’s famous catchphrase, telling him that after years of saying “You Can’t See Me,” that’s exactly what he had done to Fatal Influence.
Fallon Henley also questioned Cena’s decision-making and told him to put more thought into his choices. Jayne doubled down, warning Cena that overlooking Fatal Influence was a major mistake. Instead of getting upset, Cena agreed with them. He said their attitude was exactly the kind of Ruthless Aggression he wanted to see from WWE talent. Cena then surprised all three women by officially inviting Fatal Influence to compete in the John Cena Classic on December 14 in Orlando, Florida.
The announcement comes after Cena revealed Charlotte Flair as another participant earlier in the show. The John Cena Classic will feature opportunities for established WWE stars and NXT talent, with championship opportunities up for grabs.
Fatal Influence went looking for a confrontation with Cena and ended up getting exactly what they wanted. Their aggressive approach earned them a place in the upcoming event, adding three more names to the growing list of participants.
Do you think Fatal Influence deserved an invitation to the John Cena Classic, or should Cena have made them earn their spots in the ring? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
