WWE has reportedly announced the date for the John Cena Classic, and the event is likely to happen soon this year, as declared by the company. However, reportedly, John Cena has revealed when fans can expect WWE’s first-ever John Cena Classic. Reports suggest that the company is targeting December for this highly anticipated special event.
During an appearance on NBC’s TODAY on October 5, Cena confirmed that the new WWE event is scheduled to take place in December 2026. The WWE legend competed for the last time on December 13, 2025, when he faced Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event. In July, Cena confirmed that the project was still moving forward and said he was excited about what WWE was preparing for fans toward the end of 2026.
He has revealed when fans can expect WWE’s first-ever John Cena Classic. However, he stopped short of revealing an exact date or location for the show. Coincidentally, the potential date would place the event almost one year after John Cena’s final professional wrestling match. Former WWE World Champion and Cenation Leader John Cena has recently dropped a major hint about the upcoming endeavor, WWE’s John Cena Classic event . The event will feature both main roster and NXT talent, built around a new championship in which fans play a direct role in selecting the winner, and the format will be an “All-Star Game. It is important to note that the match results will not necessarily decide the John Cena Classic winner, as any participant can receive fan votes. Cena also wants the inaugural champion to keep the title permanently, with no obligation to defend it going forward. The event has been in development for several months.