John Cena is scheduled to appear on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown as he continues recruiting competitors for the inaugural John Cena Classic.
Following appearances on Monday Night Raw and NXT, the WWE legend will make his way to SmackDown to extend invitations to additional Superstars for the upcoming tournament.
WWE has confirmed that the John Cena Classic will take place at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Monday, December 14. Cena’s appearance on the blue brand is expected to bring more names into the competition as preparations for the event continue.
In its official announcement, WWE stated:
“After traveling to Raw and NXT, John Cena is set to journey to Friday Night SmackDown to invite more Superstars to the John Cena Classic, airing from Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Monday, Dec. 14.
Don’t miss when The Greatest of All Time returns to SmackDown, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.”
Several competitors have already been confirmed for the inaugural edition of the John Cena Classic. The announced names include Cody Rhodes, Zilla Fatu, Kelani Jordan, Noam Dar, and Rocky Moreno.
Cena’s latest SmackDown appearance will provide another opportunity to expand the tournament’s lineup, with fans waiting to discover which additional WWE Superstars will receive invitations.
The upcoming episode of SmackDown airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on USA Network.
