John Cena isn’t done handing out invitations to the John Cena Classic, and WWE NXT is about to find out who gets the next big opportunity. Just two hours before the November 10 episode of NXT, Shawn Michaels announced that two more NXT Superstars will be selected to compete in Cena’s upcoming event.
Michaels took to Twitter on November 10 and posted a video promoting the announcement, making it clear that Cena still has more invitations to hand out. With the John Cena Classic set for December 14, the competition is starting to come together, and two more names are about to join the lineup.
“Opportunities like this don’t come around every day! The John Cena Classic is a chance to make a name for yourself, and he’s still got more invitations to hand out! 👀”
So far, only two wrestlers have been officially announced for the John Cena Classic. Cody Rhodes became the first confirmed participant during the November 2 episode of WWE RAW, while Zilla Fatu received his invitation directly from Cena during the November 4 edition of NXT.
As Ringside News previously covered, Cena personally invited Fatu to participate after discussing his relationship with the young wrestler’s family, including his late father, Umaga. The emotional moment ended with Fatu thanking Cena before the two embraced in the ring.
Cena has also explained how the John Cena Classic will actually work. Despite its name, the event won’t feature a traditional tournament bracket. Instead, WWE main roster Superstars will face NXT talent in exhibition matches, with Club WWE members voting to determine the men’s and women’s champions.
The John Cena Classic takes place December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Florida. The event will air as a special edition of Monday Night RAW on Netflix, giving the selected NXT wrestlers a chance to compete on one of WWE’s biggest platforms.
Meanwhile, tonight’s episode of WWE NXT already has plenty going on. Vanity Project will defend the NXT Tag Team Championships against Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno, while E.K. Prosper faces Kam Hendrix, Wren Sinclair takes on Izzi Dame, and Lizzy Rain battles Chantel Monroe.
Now, with Michaels confirming another major John Cena Classic announcement, NXT has given fans one more reason to tune in. Cena has already given Zilla Fatu a huge opportunity, and two more Superstars are about to find out if they’re getting the same chance.
Who do you think John Cena should select as the next two NXT participants in the John Cena Classic? Which rising stars deserve the opportunity to compete against WWE’s main roster? Let us know your picks in the comments below.
