The Madison Square Garden: A Magical Stage for Wrestling
The Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena”, has historically been an emblematic venue for professional wrestling. In its early days, it served as the main headquarters for the World Wide Wrestling Federation, especially in the northeastern region of the United States. Currently, WWE seeks to add a special touch to its events in this iconic setting.
The recent episode of “Raw” at MSG already had that magic, largely because it marked John Cena’s last appearance as an active competitor. This alone guaranteed a full house. In addition, the fans witnessed a major title change, the announcement of a main event match at Survivor Series: WarGames, and the surprise return of three prominent figures.
Results for “Raw”
- John Cena, Rey Mysterio, and Sheamus defeated The Judgement Day (Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, and JD McDonagh)
- Solo Sikoa defeated Dolph Ziggler
- Maxxine Dupri defeated Becky Lynch and won the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Gunther defeated Je’Von Evans
The Last Cena Fight on “Raw”: An Unforgettable Experience
Cena’s match, along with Sheamus and Rey Mysterio against The Judgement Day, exceeded expectations. The joy on the wrestlers’ faces was evident, sharing characteristic moves like the “Five Knuckle Shuffle” and Mysterio’s “619”.
It was confirmed that Cena will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series: WarGames, in San Diego. This match is reminiscent of the “home and home” series of John Cena vs. Edge in 2006.
Other Highlights from “Raw”
The main event featured the clash between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, who will lead their respective teams in WarGames. The inclusion of Lesnar elevates the level of the match, opening up various possibilities and interesting combinations.
Je’Von Evans, NXT star, continued to impress in his match against Gunther, demonstrating his talent despite his youth.
Maxxine Dupri had her “MSG moment” by defeating Becky Lynch and obtaining the Intercontinental title, thanks to a distraction from AJ Lee, who could be involved in future matches.
Dolph Ziggler surprisingly returned to the “Last Time Is Now” tournament, facing Solo Sikoa, who emerged victorious.
