'I'm shaking': John Cena surprises Kelani Jordan with special invitation to John Cena Classic - Watch viral video

Rising WWE star Kelani Jordan got a shocking surprise which she didn't even expect in her wildest of dreams. Legendary WWE wrestler John Cena gave Jordan a lifetime moment when she surprised reigning NXT Women's Champion by extending her a personal invitation for the upcoming John Cena Classic. The pleasant shock came during Tuesday's episode of WWE NXT leaving Jordan stunned yet visibly excited. As soon as Jordan received the invitation from the 17-time world champion, the video of their interaction quickly went viral across social media platforms. The much-anticipated event is slated to be held on December 14 in Orlando, Florida, and will bring talent from across WWE brands.

JOHN CENA SURPRISES KELANI JORDAN WITH SPECIAL INVITATION

Cena suddenly appeared on WWE NXT to personally invite the 28-year-old wrestler to join the John Cena Classic. The invitation came during a backstage segment, where Cena appreciated how far Jordan had come and called on her for a bigger challenge.

Jordan heartily accepted the invitation, thus becoming the first woman wrestler to be announced for the competition. The WWE legend also gifted her a briefcase that contained information about the competition.

The sweet interaction did not go unnoticed among wrestling fans as WWE released the moment on their social media platforms.

WHO IS KELANI JORDAN? INSIDE THE NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPION'S RISE

Jordan started working for WWE in 2022 and made her in-ring debut the next year. According to Bleacher Report, she achieved stardom in 2024 after winning a six-woman ladder match at NXT Battleground and becoming the first-ever NXT Women’s North American Champion.

She was also named Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Rookie of the Year for her performances. In September 2025, Jordan won the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

She was later crowned the NXT Women's Champion after defeating Kendal Grey on August 30, 2026. The John Cena Classic will be held at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando on December 14.



The event would see NXT wrestlers take on Raw and Smackdown veterans, with the fan votes being counted in determining the winner of the competition. Other wrestlers whose participation is confirmed include Cody Rhodes, Zilla Fatu, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno.