# John Cena finds next invitee to his namesake WWE showcase at NXT

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/john-cena-finds-next-invitee-to-his-namesake-wwe-showcase-at-nxt/
- Published: 2026-11-05T11:55:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T14:07:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/john-cena-finds-next-invitee-namesake-wwe-showcase-nxt
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Zilla Fatu joins the John Cena Classic.
- Cody Rhodes is the first announced entrant.
- Club WWE members can vote for the winner.

## Summary

John Cena announced Zilla Fatu as the second entrant in the John Cena Classic, a WWE showcase scheduled for next month. The announcement matters as it gives Fatu a prominent opportunity on the event and highlights his family’s long history in professional wrestling.

Fatu, who made his NXT debut earlier this year, is the son of Umaga and a great-nephew of Afa and Sika, the Wild Samoans. He joins Cody Rhodes in the field, with the event set for the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World; Club WWE members will be able to vote for the winner regardless of the match result.

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