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John Cena Classic to take place at Disney World as WWE stars hope for magical moment
John Cena has set a date and venue for the John Cena Classic, a new WWE event that will form part of a two-part episode of Monday Night Raw on 14 December. Wrestlers will compete for a new championship at Disney World, with fans expected to have a say in the event.
Cody Rhodes is the first confirmed invitee, following his rivalry with Cena in 2025: Cena beat him at WrestleMania 41 to win a record 17th world title, before Rhodes regained it at SummerSlam. Cena said more invitees would be announced over the coming weeks, but WWE has yet to explain the format; earlier plans said competitors who lose individual matches could still win the overall event.
In short
- The John Cena Classic is set for 14 December at Disney World.
- Cody Rhodes is the first confirmed invitee.
- Fans are expected to influence the new championship event.
Explained simply
WWE is a professional wrestling company whose weekly programme Monday Night Raw features scripted rivalries and matches. WrestleMania and SummerSlam are among its major annual events, where wrestlers compete for championship titles.
John Cena is a long-time WWE wrestler, and Cody Rhodes is one of the company’s leading stars. Their rivalry in 2025 centred on the world championship: Cena won it at WrestleMania 41, then Rhodes took it back at SummerSlam.
The new event is being presented as a competition for a separate championship, with fans expected to have some say. Its format has not been explained, so it is not yet clear how individual matches will determine the overall winner.