Overview
- Bayley hosted Lodestone 2025 from December 4–6 in Orlando at Flatback Training, bringing together more than 20 independent talents.
- On the final day, John Cena watched 10 matches and spent roughly eight hours with attendees, according to Bayley’s posts.
- Cena wrote that Bayley created an environment focused on making everyone better and said it was his honor to be invited.
- Guest coaches included current WWE names such as Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, Maxxine Dupri, Natalya, Lyra Valkyria, Tyler Breeze and Charlotte Flair.
- Independent participants cited in reports included Izzy, Gabby Forza, Rachel Armstrong, Dani Mo, Janai Kai, Brooke Havok, Nor Diana and Ella Envy, with Cena’s visit coming a week before his December 13 retirement match against Gunther.