WWE revealed the second week of Gold Rush this week, featuring a major announcement from John Cena that could significantly influence NXT’s future. The upcoming WWE NXT Deadline event is set for Saturday, December 6th, at the Boeing Center at Techport in San Antonio, Texas, with the Iron Survivor Challenge making a return. This year, John Cena has the privilege of selecting his team.
As part of his Last Time Is Now retirement tour, Cena appeared at NXT Deadline. Although he won’t be competing at the premium live event, he made a guest appearance during Week 2 of NXT Gold Rush to announce the match participants. Cena, acting as Director, revealed the men’s competitors for the December 6th NXT Deadline: Jevon Evans, TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater, Joe Hendry, Dark State’s Dion Lennox, and Miles Vaughn. Trick Williams’ recent loss to Miles Bourne in the main event opened up the final spot in the match.
For the women, Cena confirmed the lineup includes Sol Luka, Laura Vice, Kehlani Jordan, Jordynne Grace, and Evolve Women’s Champion Kendall Gray. The winners of these contests will secure future opportunities in NXT, including shots at the NXT Women’s Championship.
The Iron Survivor Challenge is a 25-minute contest with staggered participant entries, a points-scoring system, and a 90-second penalty for being pinned or submitted. The competitor with the highest score at the end is declared the winner.
As John Cena continues his retirement tour, which is especially noteworthy since he currently holds the Intercontinental Championship, fans are keen to see what lies ahead in his final chapters as a Grand Slam champion.
What are your thoughts on John Cena’s selections for the Iron Survivor Challenge? Who do you predict will come out on top at Deadline? Share your opinions in the comments below.
Fan Take: This announcement is pivotal for WWE fans because John Cena’s direct involvement highlights the significance of NXT’s evolving landscape. His leadership in picking the roster not only elevates the event’s prestige but also sets the stage for new stars to emerge, potentially reshaping the future of the sport.
