So the debate begins! Since John Cena won the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the November 10th edition of Monday Night Raw, social media has been buzzing. With the win, Cena has finally won that one title that eluded him in his career, also catapulting him onto the WWE Grand Slam Champions list.

While many on social media were happy to see it happen for the future Hall of Famer, others questioned whether it was necessary and the right call. Let’s break down some questions and dive a bit deeper into this topic!

John Cena is considered to be the Greatest Of All Time! If he’s the GOAT, does he really need the Intercontinental Title to cement his legacy?

Cena winning the IC Title is not something that he needed, but it is something he has earned for his years of service to the WWE. And when you look at the wrestlers who are Grand Slam Champions, why shouldn’t John Cena be on that list?

Why has John Cena won the Intercontinental Title when he has only three appearances left?

The timeframe of when Cena won the title, or the length of the title reign, does not matter. It’s the accomplishment of winning the title and becoming a Grand Slam Champion that is the main story.

Dominik Mysterio is on fire right now and has so much momentum. Why take the Intercontinental Title off him?

Dominik Mysterio has solidified himself as a top star! One that doesn’t need a title to stay relevant. Plus, with him dropping the IC Title, it frees him up for a run at the World Heavyweight Championship on Raw against a newly crowned CM Punk.

It has also been rumored that Dominik will face his dad, Rey Mysterio, at WWE’s upcoming Survivor Series 2025. It’s a match that’s been teased for quite some time now, and could also explain the title drop.

So why did John Cena beat Dominik Mysterio?

Some may see Cena taking the belt off Mysterio as a wasted opportunity and unnecessary! However, the fact that Cena shared the ring with Mysterio during his limited appearances should speak volumes about what Cena and the WWE think of Mysterio.

That is the bigger picture here. Sometimes the legend gets the win over the younger, up-and-coming talent. The fact that the young talent Mysterio shared the ring with Cena should be a massive boost to his career, win or lose.

Conclusion:

Whether the WWE made the right call is a matter of opinion. One you can be for or against. But at the end of the day, it has everyone talking. Isn’t that the ultimate goal in storytelling and why we love wrestling?