John Cena announces Zilla Fatu as first participant in WWE tournament
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
John Cena officially invited Zilla Fatu to participate in the John Cena Classic during his appearance on WWE NXT. The tournament, scheduled for December 14, highlights emerging talent alongside established stars like Cody Rhodes. Cena emphasized the importance of opportunities for the next generation of wrestlers. He also shared personal connections to Fatu's family and expressed his admiration for Fatu's father, Umaga. Cena plans to appear on WWE Raw and SmackDown in the coming weeks to invite more competitors.
- •John Cena announced the John Cena Classic tournament for December 14.
- •Zilla Fatu received a personal invitation from Cena on WWE NXT.
- •Cena highlighted the importance of nurturing emerging talent.
- •Cody Rhodes is also confirmed for the tournament.
- •Cena will appear on WWE programming leading up to the event.
- 2:54 AMWrestling Inc — John Cena Names First Participant In Eponymous WWE Tournament
"John Cena made a special appearance on "WWE NXT" to officially invite the first "NXT" star to the John Cena Classic.
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