Zilla Fatu has revealed a special package he received from John Cena ahead of the inaugural WWE John Cena Classic, including several personalized gifts and a mysterious letter connected to the fast-approaching tournament.
Fatu, who was recently confirmed as the second participant in the competition, shared an unboxing video on his YouTube channel on Saturday, showing supporters the items sent by the 17-time world reigning champion.
The package included a John Cena-branded jacket, two gold challenge coins — a deck of John Cena Classic playing cards, and a special “Rise Above Hate” wristwatch. Revealing that he had been thinking about getting one earlier that same day, fatu appeared particularly excited about the watch. “Bro, I was just complaining about I need a watch this morning. Beyond that, like, I need something to look classy and stuff,” Fatu articulated.
He continued, “Oh my gosh, I love this. That’s my life, man, while rise above hate. Look at this — and it’s a John Cena Classic watch. And the main one got it.” The initial ever.
Fatu what's more revealed that the watch was the debut he had ever owned. Adding to the story, during the video, Mason Rook made an appearance. Jokingly questioned whether Fatu knew how to tell time — prompting a lighthearted response from the tournament entrant. “I do know how to read a watch.” “I can actually read it, yes sir,” Fatu reacted.
Another worth noting detail involved the two gold challenge coins included in the package. According to Fatu, Cena on top of that sent a letter explaining how the coins would be used during the John Cena Classic. Yet, Fatu declined to disclose the instructions, leaving their exact purpose a mystery ahead of the tournament.
Fatu was officially introduced as a participant during the November 4 episode of WWE NXT, which featured Cena making an appearance at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
The inaugural John Cena Classic is booked to take place on Monday, December 14, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando. The interbrand competition will feature talent from WWE Raw, SmackDown. NXT — with Club WWE members playing a role in selecting participants and determining the eventual winner.
Cody Rhodes was previously made known as the tournament’s inaugural validated entrant, with Fatu subsequently becoming the second competitor added to the field.
The winner will receive the John Cena Classic Strap, a specially designed title inspired by Cena’s iconic spinner championship belt.
With the tournament approaching, the purpose of the gold challenge coins remains one of the unanswered questions surrounding the show, particularly after Fatu chose to keep Cena’s instructions private.