WWE Raw Recap – Boston, You’re My Home: John Cena’s Swan Song Hits a High Note
Well, folks, if you thought John Cena’s retirement tour was just going to be a series of teary-eyed goodbyes and polite handshakes, you clearly haven’t been paying attention. In his final stop in his hometown of Boston, “The Champ” decided to add one more legendary chapter to his already biblical career.
It was a night that had everything: a surprise title match, a shocking victory, and the kind of raw emotion that makes you remember why you fell in love with this ridiculous, wonderful sport in the first place.
The night kicked off with none other than Triple H, who, after soaking in the crowd’s serenade, got right to the point. He called Cena the single greatest asset the business has ever seen. Now, that’s like calling Michael Jordan “pretty good at basketball.” It’s an understatement of epic proportions, but coming from “The Game,” it carries some serious weight.
Then, the man himself emerged. The roar from the Boston crowd was the kind that shakes the beer in your cup. Cena, ever the professional, talked about his mission: to leave the business better than he found it. But just as he was getting into the heartfelt thank-yous, he was interrupted by the professional party-pooper himself, Dominik Mysterio.
A Challenge Accepted and a Title Conquered
“Dirty Dom” strutted out with the confidence of a guy who thinks he’s discovered fire, and started running his mouth about being overlooked. Cena, in a move that was part-roast, part-public service announcement, introduced Dom to the Boston faithful, who responded with a chorus of boos so loud it probably registered on the Richter scale. Mysterio, clearly not reading the room, told Cena to sit down. Bad move, kid.
Cena’s whole demeanor changed. He got that look in his eye, the one that says, “You’ve messed with the wrong guy on the wrong day.” Triple H, smelling an opportunity like a shark smells blood in the water, jumped in and made it official: Dominik Mysterio vs. John Cena for the Intercontinental Championship. Right here, right now. The TD Garden absolutely erupted.
The match was a classic story. Dom, the slimy heel, tried every trick in the book. He targeted Cena’s shoulder, tried to walk out, and even attempted the ol’ Eddie Guerrero “fake the chair shot” routine. But you can’t outsmart the master. After a chaotic sequence that saw Cena kick out of an AA and survive a frog splash, he rolled through, hoisted Dom onto his shoulders, and delivered a thunderous Attitude Adjustment for the 1-2-3.
And just like that, Cena, in his final Raw match in Boston, became the Intercontinental Champion, completing the career Grand Slam. Pyro, cheers, a legend celebrating with his people—it was a moment etched in pure wrestling magic.
Seeds Planted For WarGames and a Tournament Heats Up
But the night was far from over. CM Punk, still fuming after getting clocked with brass knuckles by Logan Paul last week, stormed to the ring looking for a street fight. Paul came out, flanked by Paul Heyman and The Vision, and it looked like Punk was about to get jumped. But just in the nick of time, Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes charged down to even the odds, leading to an all-out Boston Brawl on Raw. The chaos culminated in William Regal making a glorious appearance to officially declare “WarGames!”
The “Last Time Is Now” tournament to determine Cena’s final opponent also kicked off last night on Raw. Rusev, looking as dominant as ever, put away Damian Priest with a bone-rattling Machka Kick. Later, Sheamus and Shinsuke Nakamura beat the stuffing out of each other in a hard-hitting affair, with the Celtic Warrior advancing after a Brogue Kick.
In the women’s division, Stephanie Vaquer successfully defended her title on Raw against Raquel Rodriguez, only to be betrayed by Nikki Bella post-match in a shocking turn of events. Looks like we’ve got a new rivalry brewing there.
Raw was a night of pure, unadulterated sports entertainment. We saw a legend cement his legacy, new rivalries ignite, and the stage was set for absolute chaos at WarGames. If this is how Cena is closing out his career, we’re in for one hell of a final ride.
