A legendary achievement in the world of WWE wrestling has been accomplished! John Cena, the 17-time WWE Champion, has finally completed the Grand Slam, adding the Intercontinental Championship to his impressive resume. But here's where it gets controversial...
Cena, appearing in his home state of Massachusetts for the last time as a wrestler, delivered a heartfelt promo. However, his farewell address was interrupted by none other than the Intercontinental Champion himself, Dominik Mysterio. Mysterio taunted Cena, claiming superiority over the wrestling legend. This unexpected turn of events led to an on-the-spot decision by WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who arranged for a title defense right then and there.
Despite taking some hard hits and even a submission that the referee didn't count, Cena prevailed. He countered Mysterio's signature Frog Splash and delivered his own Attitude Adjustment, pinning Mysterio to capture the Intercontinental Championship.
This victory is a significant milestone for Cena, as it represents the one title he had never won before. WWE's history is filled with various championships that have come and gone, but the Grand Slam criteria remain a consistent challenge. To become a Grand Slam champion, a WWE superstar must win the WWE Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the United States Championship, and the Tag Team Championship.
Cena has already won the WWE Championship a record-breaking 17 times and has also held the United States Championship and Tag Team Championship multiple times. Yet, the Intercontinental Championship had eluded him until now. Despite his numerous championships and other achievements, such as winning the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank, Cena had never challenged for the Intercontinental Championship on TV, only at house shows. His match against Mysterio was his first televised title match, and he made the most of it as his farewell tour nears its conclusion.
Cena's victory came at an interesting time, as a tournament was underway to determine his final opponent. With Cena's achievement, he joins an elite group of 25 Grand Slam champions in WWE history. Here's a list of the other stars who have completed the Grand Slam:
- Shawn Michaels
- Triple H
- Kane
- Chris Jericho
- Kurt Angle
- Eddie Guerrero
- Rob Van Dam
- Booker T
- Jeff Hardy
- JBL
- Christian
- Big Show
- Edge
- The Miz
- Daniel Bryan
- Dean Ambrose
- Roman Reigns
- Randy Orton
- Seth Rollins
- Kofi Kingston
- Rey Mysterio
- AJ Styles
- Kevin Owens
- Finn Balor
- John Cena
So, what do you think about Cena's achievement? Is the Grand Slam a fair representation of a wrestler's overall success, or are there other factors to consider? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
