Disney World Books Wrestling Legend for Marvel Arena Takeover

Walt Disney World is expanding its entertainment calendar beyond theme park attractions, with a new partnership bringing professional wrestling and one of Marvel’s biggest upcoming movie releases into the same destination.

The collaboration also builds on an existing relationship between two entertainment giants, creating opportunities for fans to experience their favorite WWE Superstars outside the usual television broadcasts.

The latest development involves two days of live entertainment, a dedicated fan event, and merchandise that combines wrestling championship designs with Marvel characters.

The timing also places the celebration just days before one of the year’s major superhero movie releases.

Dec. 14 John Cena Classic Streams Live on Netflix From ESPN Complex

WWE and The Walt Disney Company announced that ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando will host a special two-day event on December 14 and 15, 2026.

The program features the inaugural John Cena Classic on Monday, December 14, followed by an Avengers: Doomsday-themed edition of Worlds Collide on Tuesday, December 15.

The John Cena Classic will bring together established competitors from WWE’s Raw and SmackDown brands with emerging talent from NXT.

John Cena will lend his name to the competition, with the night’s standout performer selected through voting by WWE fans.

Members of Club WWE will be able to vote in real time.

The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will also stream live on Netflix as a special edition of Monday Night Raw.

Dec. 15 Avengers: Doomsday Event Merges WWE, NXT and Lucha Libre AAA

The second event brings Marvel Studios into the wrestling partnership through an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide on December 15.

The show will feature competitors from WWE, NXT and Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), combining performers from three wrestling brands in one event.

The timing is tied to Marvel’s upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled to open in US theaters on December 18, 2026.

According to WWE’s official announcement, the collaboration will also introduce specially branded championship merchandise, including title belts inspired by the movie.

Fanatics WWE World Event Debuts Marvel Co-Branded Championship Belts

The two wrestling events will be accompanied by WWE World, a separate two-day fan experience taking place December 14 and 15 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Organized by WWE and Fanatics, the event will give visitors opportunities to purchase exclusive merchandise and participate in photo and autograph experiences with WWE Superstars.

The Avengers: Doomsday merchandise will include co-branded championship belts available through three channels:

• WWE World at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

• Selected Disney retail stores.

Additional details about the merchandise, participating wrestlers, and fan experiences are expected to be announced closer to the events.

Ticketmaster Launches Nov. 12 Presale for Two-Day Combination Passes

Fans will be able to purchase two-day combination tickets covering the December 14 and 15 events through Ticketmaster.

The general presale begins Thursday, November 12, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, followed by the general sale on Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

Fans can also register through WWE’s official event information page to receive further announcements.

WWE and Disney launched their existing partnership in 2025, when ESPN became the exclusive US home of WWE premium live events for ESPN Unlimited subscribers.

The December takeover expands that relationship into an in-person event at Walt Disney World, bringing wrestling performances, fan experiences, and Marvel merchandise together at one Florida destination.

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