WWE has confirmed three additional participants for the upcoming John Cena Classic, scheduled for December 14, 2026, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
During the November 10 episode of WWE NXT, Noam Dar, Romeo Moreno and Kelani Jordan were officially announced for the inaugural event. The three stars join Cody Rhodes and Zilla Fatu, who were revealed as the first two participants last week, bringing the confirmed lineup to five competitors.
Each newly announced participant received a personal invitation from John Cena, accompanied by a commemorative coin and a serialised briefcase containing additional gifts. Cena explained that the significance of the coins would be revealed later, leaving their purpose unclear.
The announcements come as WWE continues preparations for the special event, which will be held as part of the December 14 edition of Monday Night Raw.
WWE John Cena Classic Format And Confirmed Participants
John Cena has also provided further details about the concept behind the John Cena Classic, confirming that the event will not follow a traditional tournament format. Instead, established WWE main roster competitors will face NXT stars in a series of exhibition matches, giving younger talent an opportunity to compete against experienced members of the roster.
Fans subscribed to Club WWE will then be able to vote for the standout performer, with the winner receiving the John Cena Classic Championship. The event will feature both male and female competitors, although WWE has yet to announce the individual match pairings.
With the addition of Dar, Moreno and Jordan, five participants have now been confirmed for the inaugural John Cena Classic.
Confirmed Men’s Participants:
- Cody Rhodes
- Zilla Fatu
- Noam Dar
- Romeo Moreno
Confirmed Women’s Participants:
- Kelani Jordan
Further participants and event details are expected to be announced ahead of the December 14 show.
