A WWE star apparently nonetheless didn’t overlook the time John Cena stole a title match alternative in opposition to Roman Reigns.
Again on July 30, 2021, on an episode of SmackDown, a contract signing befell between then WWE Common Champion Roman Reigns and Finn Balor. As The Demon King was about to signal on the dotted line, Baron Corbin (portraying his “Unhappy Corbin character) attacked him.
Corbin picked up the contract and tried to signal it himself till John Cena rushed to the ring to cease him. After taking out the previous WWE star, The Cenation Chief took issues into his personal arms and at last signed the contract, formally sealing the deal for his title match in opposition to The Authentic Tribal Chief throughout that 12 months’s SummerSlam.
On X (Twitter), a fan reminded Balor about what transpired 4 years in the past and inspired him to actual revenge.
Finn Balor, who’s one-half of the World Tag Group Champions, made it clear that it’s all the time on his thoughts each single day.
“Finn by no means forgets,” Balor replied.
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Ultimately, Reigns efficiently retained his WWE Common Championship in opposition to Cena in a traditional battle at The Largest Occasion of the Summer time. Had The OTC misplaced, he would have left the Stamford-based promotion as a part of the stipulation.
John Cena’s First Ideas After Getting Pummelled By A Returning Brock Lesnar At SummerSlam
Brock Lesnar’s return got here out of nowhere, and it sparked not solely surprising reactions but additionally completely different opinions from the wrestling world. After making the stunner, The Beast Incarnate shortly delivered an F-5 to John Cena, who had simply misplaced his WWE Undisputed Championship to Cody Rhodes.
Requested for a remark about it in an interview, The Cenation Chief said he’ll take care of the approaching tsunami that’s Lesnar. With 12 dates left in his wrestling profession, Cena added that he retains a mentality of staying prepared.
BROCK LESNAR VS JOHN CENA
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— GW™️ (@gwrestling_) August 4, 2025
As WWE Chief Content material Officer Triple H clarified in the course of the SummerSlam post-show, The Beast Incarnate’s return at SummerSlam was The Cenation Chief’s thought. The upcoming episode of SmackDown may be the kickstart for an additional traditional rivalry between the 2 legends.
