John Cena could be adding another big name to the John Cena Classic during tonight’s WWE SmackDown, and a new backstage update may have given away who he’s considering.
According to Viper Reports on November 13, 2026, Flair is currently scheduled to appear alongside Cena during tonight’s SmackDown. WWE hasn’t announced her involvement in the segment, but the early plans have her working with the 17-time World Champion.
“Viper Reports can reveal that Charlotte Flair is set to be in the John Cena segment tonight on SmackDown.”
That’s interesting timing considering Cena has been traveling between WWE shows to personally invite wrestlers to compete in the John Cena Classic. With Flair now expected to be part of his SmackDown segment, there’s a chance she could be the next name added to the December 14 event.
Nothing has been confirmed about Flair receiving an invitation, and the backstage information only establishes that she’s scheduled for the segment. Still, she would be a major addition to the women’s side of the event. Cena has already invited five WWE Superstars to compete in the John Cena Classic. The confirmed participants so far are:
- Cody Rhodes
- Zilla Fatu
- Noam Dar
- Romeo Moreno
- Kelani Jordan
As Ringside News previously covered, Jordan became the first woman invited during the November 10 episode of NXT. Cena also invited Dar and Moreno that night, following his earlier invitations to Rhodes and Fatu. Cena isn’t just showing up to hand out invitations, either. WWE has been getting his direct input on which wrestlers should participate, giving him a say in the lineup for the event.
The John Cena Classic takes place December 14 at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The event will air as a special episode of WWE RAW on Netflix, featuring main roster Superstars against NXT talent in exhibition matches. Club WWE members will vote to determine the men’s and women’s winners.
Flair is also scheduled to face Jacy Jayne on tonight’s SmackDown, giving her another major role on the show. Whether her involvement with Cena leads to an official invitation remains to be seen. For now, Flair is only confirmed by the backstage report to be involved in Cena’s segment, not as a John Cena Classic participant. The early rundown is also subject to change, so WWE could still adjust those plans before SmackDown airs at 8 PM ET on the USA Network.
Do you think Charlotte Flair will be the next wrestler invited to the John Cena Classic, or could Cena have something else planned for their segment? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
