John Cena isn’t finished handing out invitations to the John Cena Classic, and now NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan is officially getting her shot. During the November 10 episode of WWE NXT, Cena personally informed Jordan that she had been selected to compete in his upcoming event.
The announcement came during a backstage segment later in the show, where Cena was shown meeting with Jordan. The 17-time WWE World Champion revealed that she would be participating in the John Cena Classic, making her the latest NXT Superstar to receive an invitation.
Jordan’s selection comes after she successfully defended the NXT Women’s Championship against Paige during the special November 4 episode of NXT. Now, the reigning champion has another major opportunity waiting for her outside the NXT women’s division.
Earlier in the November 10 broadcast, Cena was shown meeting with Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno, where he personally invited both men to participate in the Classic. Cena presented them with special briefcases containing gifts and a book explaining the event. That brings the confirmed lineup to five participants, with Jordan joining Dar, Moreno, Cody Rhodes, and Zilla Fatu.
As Ringside News previously covered, the John Cena Classic will feature WWE main roster talent competing against NXT Superstars in exhibition matches, with fans voting to determine the men’s and women’s winners.
The event is scheduled for December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and will air as a special edition of Monday Night RAW.
With Jordan now officially involved, Cena has added the reigning NXT Women’s Champion to an already growing field. Her selection gives her another opportunity to prove herself against WWE’s established talent, and there’s no telling who Cena might invite next.
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