The mixed reaction to The John Cena Classic doesn't surprise its namesake. At WWE Backlash, Cena announced an upcoming event where fan votes would determine the champion. The reveal left some fans ...

For a star that recently retired, John Cena has been pretty busy for WWE as of late. In 2025, Cena spent the year on his WWE retirement tour, during which he wrestled around the world in what he and ...

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John Cena teased "history-making" news ahead of WWE Backlash on Saturday and he delivered. Cena announced the formation of the John Cena Classic, which will be a showcase of pro wrestling talent ...

For weeks, John Cena has teased a major announcement at WWE Backlash: Tampa. Just before the event’s main event match, the 17-time World Champion delivered on his promise to share news that would ...

John Cena returned to WWE at Backlash to announce a new show and a new title all wrapped in one as the "John Cena Classic." Cena retired at Saturday Night's Main Event in December with a loss to ...

The John Cena Classic is coming to WWE later this year. In the weeks leading up to WWE Backlash, John Cena was teasing a "history-making" announcement that would "shock the very foundation of WWE." ...

John Cena’s final run of his in-ring career with WWE started with a dramatic heel turn, a 17th championship and ended with a loss to Gunther in December. Cena not going out on top against "The Ring ...

This past weekend at WWE Backlash, John Cena appeared to announce a new event titled "The John Cena Classic," where stars from the main roster and "WWE NXT" will compete in a tournament, and ...

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WWE legend John Cena announced a new annual event, the "John Cena Classic," at WWE Backlash on Saturday. "Your voice will be heard louder than ever before," Cena said (h/t On3.com's Daniel Hager).