WWE Reportedly Sets Timeframe For John Cena Classic

WWE has reportedly set a window for when the John Cena Classic will take place. As noted, Cena appeared at WWE Backlash to announce the tournament, which will pit NXT talent against main roster talent. Details on the tournament are not yet clear, including exactly when the tournament will take place.

According to PWInsider Elite (courtesy of F4W Online, the potential timeline was revealed during a WWE town hall meeting on Tuesday. The report notes that the John Cena Classic is being aimed for the last half of the year, with a source close to the matter claiming that it will take place before the end of the year.

Cena has acknowledged that things are still being worked out for how the tournament works, calling it a “work in progress” in an interview with Adam’s Apple. He noted:

“It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time and, again, we’re still working things out, and I like that. I like that it’s a work in progress, but this is absolutely from me. I can’t tell you how excited I am about it. I am fully invested in this. So, I can’t wait to see what it is. I can’t wait till we announce the date and location. And I think that’s obviously step one, and we’ll go from there.”