The Madison Square Garden: A Magical Stage for Wrestling
The Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena”, has always been an emblematic venue for professional wrestling. Historically, it was the main headquarters of the World Wide Wrestling Federation, especially in its golden age in the northeastern United States.
Currently, WWE maintains that tradition, offering memorable shows in this iconic venue. The recent episode of “Raw” was no exception, filled with excitement and surprises.
John Cena Bids Farewell: An Unforgettable Event
The “Raw” show stood out for being John Cena’s last appearance as an active competitor on Monday night. This fact alone guaranteed a full house at MSG.
In addition, the event included a significant title change, the announcement of a prominent match at Survivor Series: WarGames, and the return of three surprise figures, who left their mark in the ring.
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 to win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Gunther overcame Je’Von Evans
Cena’s Last Fight: A Resounding Success
Cena’s final match on “Raw” exceeded all expectations. Cena, along with Sheamus and Rey Mysterio, demonstrated great chemistry in a tag team match against The Judgement Day. The joy on their faces was evident as they executed their signature moves, including a triple “Five Knuckle Shuffle”.
This encounter offered memorable moments, such as the “15-Knuckle Shuffle” and a double 619 by Mysterio. The energy and connection between the wrestlers turned this match into a special moment for the fans.
It was confirmed that Cena will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series: WarGames, in San Diego. This rivalry evokes memories of the series of matches between Cena and Edge in 2006. Cena’s match at MSG was a reflection of his legacy and his impact on wrestling.
Other Highlights from “Raw”
The main event saw Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns face off, which added great appeal to the WarGames event. The inclusion of these two stars makes the match even more interesting and with multiple possible combinations.
NXT star Je’Von Evans continued to impress in his “Last Time Is Now” tournament match against Gunther. At 21 years old, Evans demonstrated great talent and agility in the ring.
Maxxine Dupri had her “MSG moment” by defeating Becky Lynch for the Intercontinental title, thanks to a distraction from AJ Lee. Rhea Ripley requested time with Lee, suggesting a possible involvement of Lee at Survivor Series.
Dolph Ziggler surprisingly returned to the “Last Time Is Now” tournament, facing Solo Sikoa, who won the match. Ziggler proved to be in excellent shape, and his return could open up new opportunities in WWE.
