John Cena Admits WWE May Not Bring Back John Cena Classic in 2027 if It Fails
John Cena Admits WWE May Not Bring Back John Cena Classic in 2027 if It Fails
Manik AftabMon, November 9, 2026 at 11:43 PM UTC
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John Cena has acknowledged that WWE may not bring back the John Cena Classic in 2027 if the inaugural event fails to meet expectations.
The 17-time world champion announced the concept earlier this year, envisioning an annual showcase featuring WWE’s main roster and NXT talent. The event will culminate in fans voting to determine the inaugural John Cena Classic champions.
The first edition is scheduled for December 14 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The event will feature exhibition matches between main roster stars and NXT talent, with fan voting determining the men’s and women’s championships.
Speaking to The Takedown on SI, Cena discussed WWE’s willingness to experiment with the concept and admitted that the company could abandon it if the inaugural edition does not work.
John Cena elaborates on why the John Cena Classic may not return in 2027
John Cena credited WWE executives Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Nick Khan for agreeing to give the concept a chance, pointing to the success of previous opportunities for emerging talent.
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“I gotta thank Paul Levesque, and I gotta thank Nick Khan for being like, ‘Yeah, man, we’ll try it.’ Saturday Night’s Main Event seemed to work. We got Sol [Ruca], we got Je’Von [Evans], and we got Oba [Femi], and those three are thriving right now. So, what do we got to lose? We’ll try it, and if it stinks, like, whatever. We don’t have to do it again next year,” the former WWE Champion admitted.
Cena also discussed the opportunity the event provides for NXT talent who have spent several years developing before receiving opportunities on WWE’s main roster.
“I love giving NXT kids a chance to debut on Raw after years of being down there. Some of the folks we invited are three, four years in the NXT system, and they’re finally getting a shot. They were crying [Wednesday night], dude. It was great.”
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