John Cena Announces The John Cena Classic, Fans Vote For The John Cena Classic Champion
John Cena made his major announcement at WWE Backlash, revealing a new show, championship, and format.
Cena announced the John Cena Classic, which will feature main roster talent against NXT talent. The winner of the classic will receive the Cena Classic Championship.
The winner of the championship will be decided by a fan vote, meaning that even if a superstar loses matches, they could still win the championship if the fans vote for them.
.@JohnCena just announced the John Cena Classic! 👏
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— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2026
It is unknown when the event will take place. Fightful will provide more details on the Cena Classic when they are known.
Fans can find Fightful’s coverage of WWE Backlash here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here.
