WWE plans John Cena Classic event for December 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

WWE has announced plans for the John Cena Classic, scheduled for December 12. Although the exact location for the event remains unconfirmed, it's suggested that fan voting will play a significant role, potentially impacting the format of matches involving NXT stars and main roster names. The concept was first introduced by John Cena at Backlash in May, but details went silent until now. The upcoming event might also be associated with Saturday Night's Main Event, which holds historical significance for Cena. Further updates are anticipated regarding participant involvement and fan interaction.
- •John Cena Classic is set for December 12.
- •Location of the event has not been determined yet.
- •Fan voting may impact match outcomes.
- •The concept was initially introduced in May.
- •Possible affiliation with Saturday Night's Main Event.
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Backstage Update On WWE's Plans For Mysterious John Cena Classic (WWE News)
"John Cena announced his new WWE idea in May, but things got quiet. Finally, an update!
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WWE•Nov 8, 2026, 3:21 PMWWE's Cody Rhodes Offers To Lead Team USA In Survivor Series Match
WWE•Nov 8, 2026, 3:07 PMTommaso Ciampa Leaves Jericho Cruise With AEW National Title
WWE•Nov 8, 2026, 1:30 PMWWE NXT Champion Grayson Waller Understands Why People Saw Him As A 'Joke'
WWE•Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 AMCageside Community Wrestler Rankings, Season 15: Week 28 results & Week 29 vote
WWE•Nov 8, 2026, 5:16 AMRey Mysterio suspended and accused of extramarital affair in AAA
WWE•Nov 8, 2026, 3:32 AMAEW Collision results, discussion (Nov. 7, 2026): Live on Jericho cruise
