Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno have joined the official participant list for the inaugural John Cena Classic following a backstage announcement on the November 10 episode of NXT.
- The December 14 tournament positions both competitors on a major broadcasting stage as part of Monday Night Raw.
Dar and Moreno were approached by 17-time WWE World Champion John Cena during a backstage segment that was broadcast on the November 10 episode of NXT, as seen via Dar and Moreno.
HISTORY 🤩@JohnCena has officially invited @NoamDar and @Itsbbyromeo to join the John Cena Classic!! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/cx20326333716992190
The veteran’s decade-long run with the organization was highlighted by Cena, who pointed out how Dar is sharing his wisdom with Moreno. Cena then formally extended an invitation to both competitors to enter the upcoming tournament, as reported by Wrestling Attitude.
Following the NXT announcement, the confirmed field for the December 14 event features Cody Rhodes, Zilla Fatu, Noam Dar, Romeo Moreno, and Kelani Jordan. Fightful said that the tournament takes place at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
| Participant | Affiliation / Status | Tournament Entry Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Rhodes | Raw Roster | Initial Field |
| Zilla Fatu | NXT Roster | Initial Field |
| Noam Dar | NXT / Veteran | Nov. 10 NXT Segment |
| Romeo Moreno | NXT / Emerging Talent | Nov. 10 NXT Segment |
| Kelani Jordan | NXT Women’s Division | Initial Field |
During the November 10 episode of NXT, other events unfolded as NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria assaulted Izzi Dame after Dame defeated Wren Sinclair, and Kendal Grey challenged NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan to a title match.
Meanwhile, Lizzy Rain looked to even the score with Chantel Monroe, The Vanity Project defended the NXT Tag Team Title against Hank & Tank, and Perros del Mal, DarkState, and BirthRight interrupted Zilla Fatu during his address.
NXT Champion Grayson Waller mocked CM Punk by entering to his music, before Mason Rook returned to attack Waller as Shiloh Hill joined the fray, and Kam Hendrix grew livid after losing to EK Prosper.
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