John Cena Throws Major Change Into Iron Survivor Challenge Match At WWE NXT Deadline

John Cena is on his way out of WWE, but he’s not done yet. He has a soft spot in his heart for NXT, and the Greatest of All Time will be watching Deadline closely.

During the first night of NXT Gold Rush, Ava took the screen with a big announcement. She explained that Deadline is coming, and that means the Iron Survivor Challenge is coming too. Then she revealed that this year’s matches will be determined by John Cena. He will make those picks next week during Gold Rush night two.

We already have a bit of a spoiler about Deadline’s Iron Survivor Challenge match. Obviously, there will be a lot more to the story by the time the event rolls around.

John Cena has already made it clear that NXT talent will get a big spotlight during his final Saturday Night’s Main Event. Now, he has his hands in NXT even more, and he will decide the big matches at Deadline.

This article is a big spoiler, and we have full spoilers for next week’s Gold Rush special as well. NXT Deadline will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas.

What’s your take on John Cena picking the Iron Survivor Challenge matches? Do you think that this will add even more to Deadline? Let us know what you think in the comments section!