Zilla Fatu Reacts to John Cena Classic Invitation
“Blessed. Blessed to come here to NXT and, in the first few months, have a GOAT like John Cena and introduce me to the first-ever John Cena Classic tournament.— Zilla Fatu
Zilla Fatu has been named the second confirmed participant for the John Cena Classic and the first from NXT. John Cena made the announcement on Tuesday's episode of NXT. Cody Rhodes is the other announced competitor for the tournament. In a video posted to his YouTube channel on Saturday, Fatu opened a briefcase containing the gifts he received from Cena for taking part.
The items included a Rise Above Hate jacket, two gold challenge coins, a deck of John Cena Classic-branded playing cards, and a Rise Above Hate wristwatch that Fatu noted was the first watch he had ever owned. Fatu said he had complained that morning about needing a watch to look classy.
He added that he loved the watch because it represented his life and was the first John Cena Classic watch. Mason Rook then appeared and jokingly asked if Fatu could tell time, to which Fatu replied that he could actually read a watch.
Fatu also received a sealed letter that explained how the two gold coins factor into the John Cena Classic, but he chose not to reveal its contents. The briefcase also contained a book that appeared to explain the meaning behind the gifts.
Story timeline · 8 reports
- On the Record: Zilla Fatu Admits He Nearly Broke Down Crying After John Cena Spoke About Umaga on WWE NXTPer Ringside News: fatu spoke with Bully Ray about his emotional encounter with Cena during the November 4 episode of WWE NXT.
- On the Record: Zilla Fatu Opens Up On John Cena Gifted Him a Rolex as His First Watch EverFatu couldn’t wait to explain where it came from.
- John Cena Names Cody Rhodes and Zilla Fatu for ClassicJohn Cena selected Cody Rhodes as the first entrant for the John Cena Classic because he views him as a cornerstone franchise player and global name who loves…
- Zilla Fatu Receives John Cena Classic GiftsJohn Cena invited Zilla Fatu to compete in the John Cena Classic tournament during last week's WWE NXT episode.
- Zilla Fatu Shows Off John Cena Gifts for ClassicZilla Fatu was named the second participant in the John Cena Classic set for December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida.
- On the Record: Zilla Fatu Opens Up On Special Gifts From WWE After John Cena Classic InvitationPer Ringside News: Per Ringside News: John Cena revealed during Tuesday’s episode of WWE NXT that Fatu was the second wrestler invited to compete in the John…
- Zilla Fatu Shows Off John Cena Classic Invitation GiftsZilla Fatu was announced as the second invitee and first from NXT to the John Cena Classic during Tuesday's episode of NXT.
Sources: Fightful · Ringside News · Wrestling Inc · Wrestling Observer