John Cena Issues Statement On The John Cena Classic
At WWE Backlash, John Cena announced the John Cena Classic, a new tournament that will pit main roster superstars against NXT superstars.
A champion will be crowned in the tournament, but through a fan vote and not wins and losses.
On Sunday, Cena issued a statement on the new event:
When asked to give advice, especially with WWE, I often reply
‘be authentic’
‘do not fear failure’
‘know your why.’
The John Cena Classic may not be perfect by any means yet it’s authentically me (I am not perfect either) and reflects my values and beliefs.
I’m aware that there is the risk it might be a total failure and I’m not afraid of that and believe it’s still worth stepping ‘in the arena.’
My ‘why’ in WWE is to consistently be as useful as possible for as long as possible, with my in ring career at an end, my ‘why’ is to use whatever energy or relevance I have left in hopes to create a launchpad of opportunity for all talent to show their skills while simultaneously creating a unique experience for our dedicated fan base.
At the very least.. we all learn something
At the very best.. we all create something
I’m ready for wherever the road takes us.
Thank you WWE for this opportunity
More details to come as we figure all this out!
Sincerely,
John Cena
When asked to give advice, especially with WWE, I often reply
‘be authentic’
‘do not fear failure’
‘know your why.’
The John Cena Classic may not be perfect by any means yet it’s authentically me (I am not perfect either) and reflects my values and beliefs.
I’m aware that…— John Cena (@JohnCena) May 10, 2026
Fans can find Fightful’s coverage of WWE Backlash here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here.
