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 would be selected to compete in Cena’s next event.
Michaels took to Twitter on November 10 and posted a video promoting the announcement, making it clear that Cena still had more invites to hand out. With the John Cena Classic scheduled for December 14, the competition is starting to come together and two more names are set 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 still has more invites to hand out! 👀”
So far, only two wrestlers have been officially announced for the John Cena Classic. Cody Rhodes became the first confirmed entrant on the November 2 episode of WWE RAW, while Zilla Fatu received his invitation directly from Cena on the November 4 edition of NXT.
As Ringside News previously reported, 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 also explained how the John Cena Classic would actually work. Despite its name, the event will not feature a traditional tournament. Instead, WWE main roster superstars will face off against NXT talent in exhibition matches, with WWE Club members voting to determine the men’s and women’s champions.
The John Cena Classic will take place on December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Florida. The event will air as part of a special edition of Monday Night RAW on Netflix, giving selected NXT wrestlers a chance to compete on one of WWE’s biggest platforms.
Meanwhile, tonight’s episode of WWE NXT already has a lot going for it. Vanity Project will defend the NXT Tag Team Championships against Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno, while EK Prosper will face Kam Hendrix, Wren Sinclair will face Izzi Dame and Lizzy Rain will face Chantel Monroe.
Now, with Michaels confirming another major John Cena Classic announcement, NXT has given fans yet another reason to tune in. Cena has already given Zilla Fatu a huge opportunity, and two other superstars are about to find out if they have the same chance.
Who do you think John Cena should select as the next two NXT entrants in the John Cena Classic? Which rising stars deserve the opportunity to compete with WWE’s main roster? Let us know your picks in the comments below.
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