Backstage News on NXT’s Involvement in Saturday Night’s Main Event – Before making history by winning the Intercontinental Championship on WWE RAW, John Cena opened the show in front of his hometown crowd in Boston with a major announcement. Cena revealed that the December 13 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event will feature special exhibition bouts that will see WWE main roster stars go head-to-head with NXT talent.
According to Bryan Alvarez, the concept of incorporating NXT wrestlers into Saturday Night’s Main Event was Cena’s own idea. Alvarez reported, “NXT wrestlers getting matches on SNME was a John Cena call, he loved his time at the WWE Performance Center.” Cena’s hands-on involvement with WWE’s developmental system has become increasingly evident in recent months.
The 16-time World Champion has frequently expressed his appreciation for the Performance Center and the next generation of WWE superstars. He visited the facility twice last month, using social media afterward to thank the NXT roster for their insights and willingness to collaborate.
Cena wrote, “Being coachable can open our minds to learn. Thank you to all the superstars at the WWE PC for sharing with me different perspectives of our business. I spent the week digesting their feedback & was grateful to be able to return today for another chance to learn & share wisdom.”
With his storied career nearing its end, Cena’s commitment to nurturing new talent highlights his enduring passion for WWE’s future. His final match is set to headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C., where he will face the winner of the ongoing “Last Time Is Now” tournament. The tournament kicked off on RAW, with Rusev and Sheamus advancing to the next round.
Cena’s recent Intercontinental Championship win not only completed his career Grand Slam but also underscored his dedication to giving back to the business that made him a global icon. His influence continues to shape WWE both inside and outside the ring as he prepares for what could be his final chapter.
Backstage News on NXT’s Involvement in Saturday Night’s Main Event
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