25-04-2025
Pro Wrestling Notes: John Cena Ruins Wrestling, Fuego Del Sol Retires, More
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WrestleMania 41 is officially over, and with it are mixed reactions from fans across the board.
While some matches seem to be instant classics, others have left a bad taste in fans' mouths.
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So let's take a look at some of the biggest news to come out of the biggest weekend for pro wrestling all year.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Cena Makes WWE History in 'Worst WrestleMania Main Event Ever'
At WrestleMania 41 Night 2, John Cena came out on top against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. While the outcome was expected by most fans, a majority of them didn't see the match being so bad.
Apparently, this was by design, because Cena later admitted that he intends to "ruin wrestling." While this is clearly part of a storyline, it has still seemed to rub pro wrestling fans the wrong way.
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Former AEW Fuego Del Sol Star Announces Retirement
Beloved luchador Fuego Del Sol entered into a Mask vs. Career match against Atticus Cogar with Game Changer Wrestling (GCW). Unfortunately, the talented wrestler came up short, seemingly signifying the end of his in-ring career.
Fuego later confirmed that this was the end for him on social media.
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Most well-known for his time in AEW, Fuego Del Sol is a fan-favorite wrestler who has been competing since 2014, mostly on the independent scene. He has teamed with high-profile names like Sammy Guevara and Cody Rhodes.
To read the full story, click here.
WWE Officially Acquires Legendary Wrestling Promotion AAA
Before WrestleMania 41 kicked off, WWE announced that it had acquired legendary promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, usually referred to simply as AAA.
This marks a significant step in WWE head of creative Triple H's goal to make WWE more international. However, fans have still raised concerns about the acquisition, noting how it negatively affected other iconic promotions, most notably ECW.
To read the full story, click here.
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