John Cena has announced an annual WWE event, the John Cena Classic, arriving at WWE Backlash 2026. In a twist, fans will vote to crown the champion even if the Superstar they back loses their match. The competition will draw talent from both WWE and NXT, while Cena—now retired from in-ring action—continues shaping WWE programming.
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