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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 reasons John Cena should win the WWE Intercontinental Championship in his farewell tour
Image via WWE John Cena has not had the best history with the WWE Intercontinental Championship in the company. John Cena's farewell tour has been going strong and according to his plan of ruining wrestling. He did the unthinkable by turning heel and used his antics to win his 17th World Championship, setting the record for most World titles. However, there is one particular title that Cena has never won or even competed for on live television in WWE, the prestigious Intercontinental title. The workhorse championship has been a symbol of excellence and held by countless legends and Hall of Famers in the company over the years. With Cena only having a few months left before drawing the curtain on his in-ring career, here are three reasons he should win the IC title before retirement: 3. Steal opportunity in his plan to ruin wrestling John Cena let out years of frustrations and mistreatment of fans at the end of the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber event. He has been on mission to ruin the one thing he loved for over two decades. In doing so, he can steal another opportunity, much like the Undisputed WWE title, by clinching the Intercontinental title, which has been a stepping stone for many rising stars over the years. 2. Double Champion to establish further dominance as a heel After defeating Cody Rhodes to become the Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena has established his dominance over the WWE landscape with his demeanor as a monster heel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The WWE Intercontinental title might just add more to that run should Cena become a double champion. This would be the first time in close to two decades that Cena could hold two titles at once which would be a sight to witness on the farewell tour. 1. The GOAT needs to become the Grand Slam Champion John Cena officially claimed the status of 'The Greatest of All Time' at WrestleMania 41 when he dethroned Cody Rhodes. However, should his farewell tour end without an WWE Intercontinental Championship reign, he would never be able to claim the status of a 'Grand Slam Champion.' The Cenation Leader has claimed all titles, except the IC championship, which is being a barrier in his road to achieving Grand Slam. This makes its highly important for his legacy to capture the workhorse title before riding off in the sunset. Also read: Roman Reigns spotted off-duty after vanishing from WWE post-WrestleMania
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Names Surprising Future 'Baby Face of the Company'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. At the moment, WWE seems to have an abundance of young talent that will surely be in the main event scene for years to come. This includes Superstars like Lyra Valkyria, Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Roxanne Perez, Ilja Dragunov, and so many more. More Pro Wrestling: Released WWE Superstar Set For In-Ring Return One of the main standouts has been "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, a heel who would instantly get boos as soon as he tried to speak. Now the Intercontinental Champion, a WWE Hall of Famer believes the future is bright for the son of Rey Mysterio/Eddie Guerrero, so much so that he won't be a bad guy for long. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: (L-R) Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker and Finn Balor wrestle during the WWE Intercontinental Championship with Penta during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas,... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: (L-R) Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker and Finn Balor wrestle during the WWE Intercontinental Championship with Penta during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreIn an interview with CasinoBeats, WCW legend Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) revealed that he absolutely loves Dominik Mysterio and believes that the crowd will turn him baby face, making him the "biggest baby face" in WWE. "Now wait a second. Let me ask you though, did you not feel the crowd when Mysterio went over? Did you not feel the entire crowd turning him babyface? They loved it," DDP said. "I was there in the front row live and they loved it. Like the kid's gonna be a hell of a babyface when he makes that flip. Hold onto that heel thing as long as you can, because when he flips, I'll tell you what that's a kid I'm a big fan of. "We both have the same birthday. I love his old man. But I am personally a big fan of how hard he's worked to get to this spot. I don't know many young kids who could have come in the way he did with his dad, not really know how to work at all, and has turned himself, man. "Whoever was in charge of making that happen, they are a king maker because that kid, he has got it all and some. It was interesting because he's the biggest heel, and yet at that last WrestleMania, boy you swear to God he was the biggest baby face of the company." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Wants Big Money From Cities To Host John Cena's Retirement Match Mysterio's performance at WrestleMania was truly special, resulting in the biggest pop of the weekend. When he ran back to the ring after winning the title, the crowd completely ate it up. Additionally, Mysterio continued to prove that he was worthy of holding onto the Intercontinental Championship when he faced off against Penta one-on-one at Backlash 2025. Mysterio once again became one of the top topics of conversation after the event, largely due to his suicide dive DDT and him hitting Liv Morgan's finishing move, ObLIVion. Needless to say, the future looks bright for Mysterio, whether he remains a hell or makes the turn to baby face. More Pro Wrestling: Wrestling Legend and Infamous Heel Passes Away at 60 WWE Superstar Braun Strowman Was Released For Two Major Reasons: Report For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Backlash 2025 Results & Highlights (5/10/25): John Cena controversially retains title, free agent makes surprising debut and more
WWE Backlash 2025 was a spectacular show that saw no title changes, amazing in-ring matches, a surprise debut and a controversial ending to the main event. presented their latest Premium Live Event, Backlash, from the Enterprise Arena in Missouri. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event produced some remarkable matches, a former NJPW star making his debut, and once again using underhanded tactics to retain his WWE title after chaos erupted in the main event. Jacob Fatu vs Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre vs LA Knight This was the opening match, which was a Fatal 4-Way for Jacob Fatu's WWE United States Championship. The match went all over the ringside and showed carnage as all four superstars used everything to their advantage. Towards the end, heated rivals, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre, took the fight in the crowd, and Priest delivered a South of Haven chokeslam from a raised platform. Back in the ring, Solo Sikoa appeared to save Jacob Fatu as LA Knight was about to put him through a table. Knight took out Solo, but was attacked by the surprise debut of Jeff Cobb. This led to Fatu to capitalize and hit the moonsault to pick up the win and retain his title. Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria Lyra Valkyria defended her WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. They engaged in a heated combat and delivered a spectacular match. Some spots saw Lynch beating Lyra in front of her fiancé, who was sitting in the front row, and The Man trying to use some underhanded tactics. However, Valkyria managed to roll up Lynch to score the pinfall and win. Right after that moment, Lynch lost it and laid a beatdown on her opponent before walking away. Penta vs Dominik Mysterio Dominik Mysterio defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Penta in a rematch from RAW. Both high-flyer superstars displayed an excellent showing in the ring. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Penta fought the interference of all Judgment Day members who came to Mysterio's aid. In the end, Penta's rival, El Grande Americano, appeared and nailed him with the object in his mask. Dirty Dom hit the frogsplash and pinned Penta to win the match. Pat McAfee vs Gunther Pat McAfee displayed an excellent effort against a much stronger Gunther in the match. However, the Ring General had dominated him towards the end, which led to Michael Cole leaving his commentary duties to come to his aid. Cole tried his best to assist McAfee, but Gunther managed to lock him in the sleeper hold and win the match. Following the bout, he showed a sign of respect to McAfee before leaving the ring. John Cena vs Randy Orton This was the headliner match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. had the hometown crowd on his side, while Cena went up against Orton with everything he had. The match saw fans erupting in a This is Awesome chant and saw massive chaos towards the end. Orton had multiple opportunities to pin Cena, but every time, a referee was taken out. Moreover, Orton also RKOed multiple WWE officials, including Nick Aldis, who came out to check on the referees. Just as he was about to punt kick Cena, R-Truth showed up to stop him and also ate an RKO. Cena utilized the opportunity to hit Orton with a low blow and hit him with the belt to retain his title. Also read:
Toronto Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Dominik Mysterio talks winning the WWE IC title, his "deadbeat dad" Rey, Penta and more
Dominik Mysterio celebrates after defeating Bron Breakker, Penta, and Finn Balor to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy chats with WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio. They talk about Dominik winning the title at WrestleMania 41, his rise to becoming one of the most popular superstars in WWE, the legacy of his father Rey Mystierio, what it's like to be hated by fans, and his upcoming title match against Penta at Backlash. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Canada Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs Canada
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Champion May Be Returning At Backlash: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Anticipation is building for WWE's Backlash premium live event, with speculation that a significant surprise could be in store for fans in St. Louis. The WWE fans have been without a recent sighting of a top-tier talent, and this Saturday might mark his impactful reappearance. The main event is expected to be John Cena defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. The WWE Intercontinental Championship will be on the line as Dominik Mysterio faces Penta. Lyra Valkyria is set to defend her WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. In a non-title special attraction, GUNTHER will go one-on-one with Pat McAfee. The WWE United States Championship will be contested in a fatal four-way match as champion Jacob Fatu defends against Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, and Damian Priest. The superstar at the center of these return rumors is none other than "The American Nightmare," Cody Rhodes. His absence from WWE programming has been noticeable since his last major encounter in April. Regarding the possibility of Rhodes making an unexpected appearance, a source shared insights with It would make sense for Rhodes to show up as a surprise, and a source stated there has been a least one pitch for Rhodes to return at Backlash. However, they haven't heard 100% that's the direction. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 06: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reacts during a tag team fight with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 06: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reacts during a tag team fight with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More Rhodes' most recent match saw him defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cena. This marquee bout took place on Night 2 of WrestleMania 41, on April 20, 2025, where Cena went over to win the title. Beyond the championship clash, intriguing rumors suggest a star-studded tag team encounter could be on the horizon as Cena might align with Travis Scott for a future match, considering their on-screen alliance. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Their potential opponents are speculated to be another music powerhouse with proven WWE experience, Bad Bunny, who could find a partner in the returning Cody Rhodes. Such a pairing would undoubtedly create a monumental attraction, blending the worlds of sports entertainment and mainstream music. There is a backstory as Scott's controversial involvement at WrestleMania 41 saw him play a role in Cena's championship win over Rhodes. Adding further credibility to Scott's potential in-ring future, reports suggest he is currently training with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
