John Cena confirms WWE has finalized details for John Cena Classic

John Cena has confirmed that WWE has finalized the details for the upcoming ‘John Cena Classic’ tournament, though the company is not yet ready to publicly disclose the specific timing or location. Speaking at Fan Expo Canada, Cena noted that while he cannot share specifics yet, the planning stages are complete and more information will be released soon.

The tournament is expected to feature talent from WWE’s Raw, SmackDown, and NXT rosters. A unique element of the event will involve a fan vote to determine the inaugural John Cena Classic Champion, with the format potentially allowing a wrestler to win the title even if they lose their individual matches.

Speculation regarding the event's date has been complicated by WWE's announcement of Wrestlepalooza 2026, which is scheduled for December 12 in Perth, Australia. While December 12 was previously rumored as a potential date for the tournament, it is currently unclear if the two events will be linked or held separately.