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John Cena is leaning into his latest brand partnership, and this time the opponents are grizzly bears. Cena took to X on Thursday to promote “Big Power.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 4

WWE NXT Results (11/4/26): John Cena Hands Out New Invite, Waller Shocks Punk

It was the biggest match of his career to date, and while Grayson Waller may have gotten a massive assist, he still left the WWE Performance Center Wednesday night with the NXT Championship around his waist.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Zilla Fatu, Son of WWE Legend Umaga, Announced for John Cena Classic

John Cena made another appearance on WWE NXT on Wednesday night, this time to invite Zilla Fatu, the son of late WWE legend Umaga, to compete in the upcoming John Cena Classic.

Wrestling News / SEScoops / November 5

John Cena Picks His Former Rival’s Son From NXT For The John Cena Classic

John Cena has given his former rival Umaga’s son, Zilla Fatu, one of the biggest opportunities of his wrestling career. The Last Real Champion appeared live on the star-studded November 4 episode of NXT after revealing major details about The John Cena Classic on RAW days ago.

Wrestling News / SEScoops / November 4

CM Punk Will Work John Cena Classic and Worlds Collide

CM Punk is booked for WWE’s two big nights at Disney World. He just hasn’t said in what role. WWE recently announced that the Dec. 14 Raw will feature the John Cena Classic, followed by the Marvel-themed Worlds Collide on Dec.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / November 4

Watch: Virat Kohli recreates John Cena’s iconic “You can’t see me” move during NZ vs IND 1st ODI

Virat Kohli once again gave cricket fans a reason to talk about him, but this time, it was not because of his batting or fielding skills. During the opening ODI between New Zealand and India at Eden Park in Auckland, the former Indian captain entertained everyone by recreating WWE superstar John Cena‘s famous ‘You Can’t See Me’ gesture.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Injured WWE Star Makes Bold Return Vow After John Cena's Big Announcement

John Cena’s latest WWE announcement has Matt Cardona reconsidering his recovery timeline. Cardona has been out of action since August after tearing his triceps during a match against Kit Wilson that aired on the September 3 episode of WWE Main Event.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 3

WWE Reveals Additional TV Appearances for John Cena

Are we sure John Cena is retired from WWE? Cena is all over the WWE calendar as 2026 wraps up. He retired from in-ring competition last year at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 3

WWE, Disney Expand John Cena Classic After Raw — Major New Details

WWE’s John Cena Classic is getting much bigger than what was announced Monday night. One day after John Cena unveiled the new event on Raw in Brooklyn, WWE and Disney announced Tuesday that the Cena Classic will anchor a two-day takeover of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / November 3

WWE RAW 11/2 Results: John Cena Makes A Special Announcement, Roman Reigns Cooks on The Mic

WWE Monday Night RAW was live in Brooklyn, New York, to kick off ‘Crown Jewel’ fight week, where each world champion from both the men’s and women’s rosters on RAW and SmackDown will face off on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 2

WWE Raw Results (11/2/26): John Cena Classic Details and First Entrant Announced

Monday night's episode of WWE Raw took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Last week's episode featured SmackDown Superstar Sami Zayn successfully defending the WWE Championship against Je'Von Evans.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 2

WWE John Cena Classic: Date, Locations, Format and Full Details

UPDATE (8:10 p.m ET): WWE announced during Raw that fans can register for presale information on tickets for the December 14 show at Disney World. John Cena appeared a special edition of Monday Night Raw from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with the details WWE fans have been waiting months to hear about the John Cena Classic.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 2

WWE Raw – November 2, 2026 – What Time Does it Start?

WWE Raw starts two hours earlier than usual tonight. Raw begins at 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT on Netflix on Monday, Nov. 2. The show will air live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with John Cena and Roman Reigns both advertised.

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Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 2

WWE Raw Tonight (Nov. 2): Special Start Time, Location & Full Card

WWE Raw starts two hours earlier than usual tonight, and fans in Brooklyn may be getting one of WWE’s biggest television nights of the year. Raw airs live from the Barclays Center at a special start time of 6 p.m.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 2

WWE Raw Preview (11/2/26): Special Start Time, Match Card

The road to Saturday's Crown Jewel Premium Live Event has two more huge stops, both in the city of Brooklyn, New York. Monday Night Raw is set to take over the Barclays Center tonight, and the Never Seen 17-Time World Champion John Cena is going to be in the house for his first appearance on the Red Brand since his retirement last December.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 30

The Best and Worst WWE Halloween Moments Ever

Halloween and professional wrestling have always made sense together. WWE has celebrated the holiday for decades, while WCW built an entire pay-per-view around it with Halloween Havoc.

Wrestling News / HITC / October 30

John Cena Classic gets major WWE update ahead of November 2 Raw appearance

WWE is reportedly stepping up preparations for the John Cena Classic, with Shawn Michaels and AJ Styles among those consulted as the company looks to make the tournament feel fresh.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 27

John Cena Set for WWE NXT Return on Special Episode Opposite AEW Dynamite

John Cena’s WWE schedule just got a little busier. During Tuesday night’s episode of WWE NXT, it was announced that Cena will appear live on next week’s special Wednesday edition of the show on Nov.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 27

4 Reasons Why John Cena Is Heading Back To WWE Raw

John Cena returns to WWE Monday Night Raw on Nov. 2 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The company announced the appearance on Oct. 26, and a WWE post on X opened with “CENA IS BACK.” The show starts at 6 p.m.

'Cena Is Back' - John Cena Returns to WWE Raw on Netflix Ahead of Crown Jewel 2026

John Cena is returning to WWE Raw on Netflix next week, just days before Crown Jewel 2026. The 17-time World Champion retired in December 2025, losing to Gunther by submission at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

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15 big-name celebrities who were once star athletes

Don't forget these mega-watt celebrities were once all-star athletes.

Wrestling News / HITC / October 17

1-of-1 triple autograph trading card from John Cena’s retirement has been found

John Cena brought his illustrious wrestling career to an end in December of 2025 and a trading card commemorating that occasion has now been found. Cena, who had a record 17 WWE world title reigns during his career, faced off with Gunther and lost at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 last year.

Wrestling News / HITC / October 11

John Cena reacts to his iconic Banana Bowl entrance, ‘The very top…’

John Cena is well known both inside and outside the WWE for making quite the entrance. Over the years in WWE, we’ve seen Cena entertain the masses and come up with some truly unique ways to enter the wrestling ring, while his bog-standard entrance is also one of the most iconic in history as well.

Washington Nationals News / EssentiallySports / October 11

John Cena Makes Grand Entrance at Nationals Park With Police Escort for Special Baseball Moment

John Cena brought his larger-than-life presence to Nationals Park as Banana Ball prepared for a historic night. The former WWE champion has never been a stranger to unexpected entrances, but this appearance carried a different purpose.

'I’m Robbing Them of That Investment,' – John Cena Opens Up About Tough Decision to Retire From WWE

John Cena is one of Hollywood’s most entertaining actors, with films like Vacation Friends and 12 Rounds to his name. However, the actor is also well known for his former rap and wrestling careers.