Zilla Fatu is officially the newest invitee to the inaugural John Cena Classic, a spot announced by the 17-time WWE world champion himself during a Wednesday appearance on NXT. This isn’t just another name in the hat, folks, this is Cena pulling at the heartstrings and giving a young talent a massive shot.
Cena Drops a Bomb, Honors a Legend
Cena hit the ring to an absolutely thunderous ovation, the kind that just kept rolling even after he started speaking. He was there to talk about the Classic, and everyone knew he had another competitor to reveal. But when Fatu entered the ring, Cena took it to another level. He didn’t just hand him an invitation, he got personal. Cena told Fatu how much his family meant to him throughout his career, and how much his late father, WWE legend Umaga, impacted him. It was a seriously touching moment. Cena said it was his honor to give Fatu this spot, and Fatu, of course, accepted, thanking Cena and noting how blessed he felt to get the chance. Before all that, Cena even gave a tip of the cap to Gunther, whose poster he saw backstage, acknowledging the man who defeated him in his final match last December. Class act.
The Classic: What We Know So Far
So what exactly *is* this John Cena Classic? Cena dropped the news last Monday that it’s going to feature Raw and SmackDown superstars squaring off against NXT wrestlers in various matches. Think of it as a huge showcase, and the fans get to decide the winner at the end of the night. Cody Rhodes was already announced as the first participant, so Fatu is stepping into some serious company. The whole event is going down live from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. You know Cena is all-in on this, because he’s slated for three WWE appearances before the Classic even happens. Keep an eye out for his next one, which is set for Friday, November 13, at SmackDown in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is going to be big.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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