John Cena Wins the WWE Intercontinental Championship in Boston Homecoming Classic

BOSTON, MA — November 10, 2025 — In a moment that will go down as one of the most emotional nights in WWE history, John Cena captured the one title that had eluded him for over two decades — the WWE Intercontinental Championship — inside the TD Garden, his hometown arena.

The night began with Triple H addressing the sold-out crowd, reflecting on greatness in professional wrestling. His words built to an unmistakable crescendo: “There’s only one person who checks every box… the greatest of all time — John Cena.”

The Boston crowd came unglued as Cena made his trademark entrance, soaking in the adoration of his city one final time. What started as a heartfelt farewell quickly turned into a historic showdown.

Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio: Generations Collide

Dominik Mysterio interrupted the celebration, demanding respect as the “greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time.” His arrogance collided headfirst with Cena’s legacy, sparking a heated exchange that escalated fast.

With Triple H in the ring, Dominik crossed the line — and “The Game” made it official: the Intercontinental Championship would be defended right now, live in Boston, against John Cena.

The crowd exploded as the bell rang, and for the next 15 minutes, fans witnessed a battle of eras — the entitled youth versus the living legend.

Mysterio dominated early, playing his usual tricks with walkouts and taunts, but Cena’s resilience never wavered. Every shoulder block, every “You Can’t See Me,” every salute felt like a love letter to the fans who watched him grow from “Doctor of Thuganomics” to global icon.

When Dominik tried to cheat his way out with the old Eddie Guerrero “chair toss” trick, Cena flipped the script. A chaotic series of reversals followed — a referee bump, a false finish, a 619, and then one final, thunderous Attitude Adjustment that sent the TD Garden into an absolute frenzy.

Winner: John Cena via pinfall — NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion

Cena Completes the Grand Slam

With this victory, Cena finally becomes a WWE Grand Slam Champion, capturing every major singles and tag title in company history. The emotion in the building was palpable — fans chanting “Thank you, Cena!” as he clutched the title that had eluded him for over 20 years.

Tears were visible as Cena raised the belt high above his head, looking out at the same Boston crowd where he once dreamed of becoming a wrestler. It was the perfect full-circle moment.

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There’s a poetic beauty to what just unfolded. John Cena, the ultimate company man, the face of multiple generations, and the definition of “never give up,” finally filled the last missing spot on his legendary résumé.

This wasn’t just about a championship — it was about legacy, gratitude, and one final act of defiance against time itself.

Dominik Mysterio played the perfect foil — the brash, disrespectful youth who reminded fans just how much they still love John Cena. For one night, Boston wasn’t just watching a wrestling match… it was saying goodbye to an era.

If this is truly his last run, Cena couldn’t have written a better chapter.