Disney and WWE Expand Partnership With Two Events
The John Cena Classic and an Avengers: Doomsday Worlds Collide edition will take place at Walt Disney World next month.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Wrestling
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The Walt Disney Co. and WWE are expanding their partnership to bring two live events to Walt Disney World. The John Cena Classic will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, followed by an Avengers: Doomsday themed edition of Worlds Collide on Dec. 15.
Why it matters
The expansion extends the companies' relationship beyond ESPN's existing broadcast of WWE premium live events into live experiences and retail. Co-branded products are projected to be sold at WWE World, Disney retail stores and the WWE shop.
The events are scheduled for Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 at Walt Disney World, with two-day combo tickets offered for both. Pricing, attendance expectations and the on-sale date were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment is a professional wrestling promotion that produces televised programming and live events, and has long-running broadcast and media ties with ESPN.
The Walt Disney Co.
The Walt Disney Co. is a global entertainment conglomerate that owns ESPN, operates Walt Disney World and runs a retail and theme park business.
John Cena
John Cena is a professional wrestler and actor who announced The John Cena Classic on Raw.
The details
Cena announced The John Cena Classic on Raw, featuring stars from Raw, Smackdown and NXT competing for a special championship belt voted on by Club WWE members. The Classic will stream on Netflix, and a WWE World immersive fan event will be held on site in partnership with Fanatics.
Timeline
Monday, Dec. 14: The John Cena Classic at ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World.
Dec. 15: Avengers: Doomsday themed edition of Worlds Collide at Walt Disney World.
Season Trajectory
The announcement follows the existing ESPN distribution arrangement for WWE premium live events, extending the companies' relationship into in-person experiences at Walt Disney World. Its effect on WWE's broader event calendar has not been specified.
Two-day combo tickets will be sold for both events, letting fans attend the Classic and the Worlds Collide night after it. Co-branded Avengers: Doomsday and WWE merchandise is projected to be sold at WWE World, Disney retail stores and the WWE shop.
The takeaway
The expanded Disney and WWE partnership shows the companies extending their relationship from broadcast into live experiences and retail at Walt Disney World. Readers interested in attending should watch for ticket pricing and on-sale details as the December events approach.
What happens next
The John Cena Classic will take place Monday, Dec. 14, followed by the Avengers: Doomsday themed Worlds Collide on Dec. 15 at Walt Disney World.
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