Charlotte Flair has officially been added to the participant lineup for the upcoming John Cena Classic.
During the opening segment of the November 13 episode of WWE SmackDown in Sunrise, Florida, John Cena announced Flair as the latest Superstar invited to compete at the special event on December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Cena noted that the broadcast will feature a record number of NXT Superstars making their Raw debuts against established main roster talent, with members of Club WWE participating in the fan voting process to crown both men’s and women’s champions.
Charlotte Flair Reflects on John Cena’s Advice
Upon receiving her invitation, Flair delivered an emotional address detailing Cena’s influence on her career. She recalled a difficult period following WrestleMania 41 when she questioned whether she wanted to continue wrestling.
Flair revealed that Cena approached her backstage during that stretch and advised her to stop trying to be perfect and instead embrace her authentic self. She credited that conversation with helping her rebuild her confidence and reconnect with the WWE audience, thanking Cena for believing in her as an individual rather than simply as Ric Flair’s daughter. Flair then declared her intention to win the John Cena Classic Championship.
Cena responded by praising Flair for her role in rebuilding WWE’s women’s division and overcoming the immense pressure of her family’s wrestling legacy.
He also shared a major personal revelation regarding his historic 17th world championship reign, explaining that when he previously stated he wanted to win his 17th title so he could shake the hand of the person who eventually captured their 18th, he was referring directly to Charlotte Flair.
Updated John Cena Classic Participant Lineup
With Flair’s confirmation, the announced roster for the December 14 event includes:
- Cody Rhodes
- Zilla Fatu
- Noam Dar
- Romeo Moreno
- Kelani Jordan
- Charlotte Flair
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