Overview
- The John Cena Classic is scheduled for Dec. 14, 2026 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando and will air as a special edition of Raw.
- John Cena said the show will feature exhibition matches that pair current main‑roster stars against NXT talent rather than a bracket‑style tournament.
- Cena confirmed Club WWE members will vote after the final match to crown a men’s and a women’s John Cena Classic champion, so fan votes — not match results alone — will decide the winners.
- Reports on Nov. 12 and 13 say WWE has internally pitched adding multi‑person matches to get more performers on the card, though no specific matchups or numbers have been confirmed.
- Key operational details remain unfinalized, including precise voting mechanics, contingency plans for vote outcomes, and the full match card, and WWE will need to resolve those issues before the Dec. 14 telecast.