John Cena Officially Announces Iron Survivor Challengers; Multiple Future WWE Greats Involved

John Cena [Image Credits: WWE
John Cena [Image Credits: WWE's official X account]

WWE Superstar John Cena released video packages on this week’s episode of NXT. The reigning Intercontinental Champion announced the names of the participants of the Iron Survivor Challenge for both the men’s and the women’s divisions. Here’s a list of the wrestlers who got picked by The Never Seen 17.

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WWE NXT Iron Survivor Challengers for the men’s division named by John Cena

John Cena named four men who were partaking in the Iron Survivor Challenge and noted that the winner between Myles Borne and Trick Williams would fill the fifth spot. The main event of this week’s NXT episode saw Borne defeating Trick Willy, so here’s the final list of the challengers and what John Cena said about them.

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  • Je’Von Evans
  • Leon Slater (TNA)
  • Joe Hendry
  • Dion Lennox
  • Myles Borne

The Franchise Player stated that no two names compare to Evans and Slater when the conversation turns to the future of wrestling. Speaking about Joe Hendry, Cena said that he is the definition of a self-made superstar who built his name from the ground up. He also did the Hendry meme pose while talking about him.

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Cena highlighted the football foundation of Dion Lennox and how he made a perfect transition in WWE and is reaching new heights in the developmental territory. The Never Seen 17 claimed that both Williams and Borne were deserving candidates, but needed to prove who earned the opportunity more this year.


WWE NXT Iron Survivor Challengers for the women’s division named by John Cena

Unlike the men’s division, the women’s division didn’t have a qualifying match for a spot in the NXT Iron Survivor Challenge. John Cena spoke about the overflowing talent shown by the women wrestlers in the developmental territory and listed the following stars for the challenge.

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  • Sol Ruca
  • Lola Vice
  • Kelani Jordan
  • Jordynne Grace
  • Kendal Grey

The IC Champion stated that Ruca was the first name that came to mind when he thought about athleticism and innovation. Speaking about Vice, Cena said she just needs an opportunity to shine and, using his catchphrase, said, “Lola Vice, your time is now.”

The Franchise Player noted that Kelani Jordan calls herself a standout, and at NXT Deadline, she will have the chance to prove it. Mentioning Jordynne Grace, Cena said that he admires her strength and discipline. Lastly, he called Kendall Grey an amateur standout and said that she has all the tools needed to win.

Notably, Grey retained the WWE Women’s Evolve Championship this week against Lainey Reed and seems ready to take on the Iron Survivor Challenge like the other participants. It would be interesting to see which of these stars emerge as this year’s Iron Survivors.

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