John Cena took to X to explain the reasoning behind the John Cena Classic following his announcement on Saturday night at Backlash.

Cena said that when he’s asked to give advice in WWE, he often replies with “be authentic,” “do not fear failure,” and “know your why.”

“The John Cena Classic may not be perfect by any means yet it’s authentically me (I am not perfect either) and reflects my values and beliefs,” Cena wrote. “I’m aware that there is the risk it might be a total failure and I’m not afraid of that and believe it’s still worth stepping ‘in the arena.'”

He continued to explain the “why” for him in WWE now that he is retired.

“My ‘why’ in WWE is to consistently be as useful as possible for as long as possible, with my in ring career at an end, my ‘why’ is to use whatever energy or relevance I have left in hopes to create a launchpad of opportunity for all talent to show their skills while simultaneously creating a unique experience for our dedicated fan base,” Cena wrote.

“At the very least.. we all learn something. At the very best.. we all create something. I’m ready for wherever the road takes us. Thank you WWE for this opportunity,” he added, noting that more details will come as they “figure all this out!”