John Cena's Historic Grand Slam Achievement
In an emotional moment that will be remembered by wrestling fans worldwide, John Cena finally completed the missing piece of his legendary WWE career during the November 10 edition of Monday Night RAW. The 17-time world champion, competing in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship in an impromptu match against Dominik Mysterio.
The victory marks a significant milestone in Cena's illustrious career, as he now joins the elite group of WWE Grand Slam Champions. This achievement comes after an incredible two-decade journey where Cena had won every major championship except the Intercontinental title.
The Missing Piece Finally Found
What makes this victory particularly remarkable is how long it took Cena to achieve this milestone. Despite being one of WWE's most decorated superstars, the company had never positioned him in a televised feud for the Intercontinental Championship throughout his career. Cena was primarily featured in main event storylines, which kept him away from the prestigious secondary title.
During his early years in WWE, Cena was part of the SmackDown roster and competed for the United States Championship, which was exclusive to that brand. Later in his career, WWE again placed the star-spangled title on him, leading to the popular 'US Title Open Challenge' concept that continues to thrill fans on SmackDown today.
The Perfect Sendoff for WWE's Greatest
With Cena approaching his final match in December and WWE officially recognizing him as the 'Greatest of All Time,' this Grand Slam victory serves as the perfect culmination to his incredible career. The timing suggests that WWE wanted to immortalize Cena's legacy by ensuring he achieved this prestigious honor before retiring from in-ring competition.
The Boston crowd witnessed history as their hometown hero finally accomplished what had eluded him for twenty years. The emotional scene saw Cena celebrating with the championship belt that had been the final missing piece in his collection of accomplishments.
Cena's Farewell Tour Continues
Following this historic Boston appearance, John Cena has three remaining scheduled appearances in his farewell tour:
- November 17: Monday Night RAW at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where Netflix has announced Cena will participate in a wrestling match
- WWE Survivor Series PLE: The exact date and match details are yet to be confirmed
- December 13: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
The final event in Washington D.C. will see Cena face the winner of 'The Last Time is Now' tournament, officially closing the chapter on his wrestling career. This emotional night is expected to bring tears to millions of fans worldwide as they say goodbye to one of sports entertainment's most iconic figures.
This Grand Slam achievement solidifies John Cena's status as one of the most complete performers in WWE history, having now captured every major championship the company has to offer during his remarkable career.
