Cody Rhodes is the first participant announced for the December tournament
Summary
– John Cena unveiled a championship created for the John Cena Classic
– The tournament is scheduled for December 14 at Disney World in Orlando
– Cody Rhodes was announced as the first participant, with fan voting also planned
John Cena unveiled the championship created for the John Cena Classic during the November 2 episode of RAW in Brooklyn, New York.
The title has a black leather strap and a large gold center plate featuring Cena’s signature and an image of him performing his trademark salute. The word “CHAMPION” appears along the bottom of the plate.
Cena said the tournament is personal to him and spoke about the values of hustle, loyalty, and respect. He also announced that the John Cena Classic will take place on December 14 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Cena confirmed that WWE fans will have a role in the tournament through voting. He also named Cody Rhodes as the first participant invited to compete.
The new championship features its own prize, with the design bearing Cena’s image and signature. WWE has not yet announced the rest of the field.
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