The SmackDown star has already predicted he’ll win the event

Summary

– Jey Uso asked to compete in the John Cena Classic and predicted he would win

– WWE has not officially announced Uso as a participant

– Club WWE members will vote for the men’s and women’s champions of the night

Jey Uso wants a spot in the John Cena Classic, and he’s already calling his shot. After learning more about the event’s format, the WWE star said he plans to compete and win.

Uso shared his message on Instagram Story, writing, “Put me in the Cena classic. I’ll win that shi.”

WWE has not confirmed Uso as a participant. Cody Rhodes is among the main-roster stars already invited to compete in the December 14 event.

The John Cena Classic will not use a traditional tournament bracket. Cena explained to Rick Ucchino of The Takedown on Sports Illustrated that main-roster stars will face NXT talent in exhibition matches.

“They’re all gonna be current [main roster stars] versus NXT. It’s very much like Saturday Night’s Main Event, and I love that December 14th is the date, because that’s one year and one day from my last match. And as soon as I retired, on the way home, I was thinking about how I can [stay] involved.”

The event will recognize one male and one female champion of the night. Club WWE members are expected to vote for the performers they believe deserve the honors, meaning a match victory alone will not decide the winners.

“Hopefully, if we have the technological acumen to do this, as soon as the last match is over, it’s kinda like American Idol… voting’s open now to Club WWE members. And when we come back from commercial break, we’re gonna award the women’s champion of the night, and we’re gonna award the men’s champion of the night.”

Cena hopes the concept can become an annual WWE tradition. Uso has now made his interest known, though WWE has yet to confirm whether he will be part of the inaugural event.