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By Andrew Ravens
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A current WWE champion has issued a challenge to the retiring John Cena. Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio stated he is ready to face the legend as part of his farewell tour.
John Cena has just four appearances left before his final match on December 13. His most recent bout was a classic encounter against his long-time rival, AJ Styles, at the Crown Jewel premium live event.
While Cena recently achieved his goal of becoming a record-breaking 17-time World Champion, one accolade has eluded him: the Intercontinental Championship. A victory for that title would make him a Grand Slam Champion.
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During an interview on the "Graps and Yaps" podcast, current Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio was asked about a potential match with Cena. Mysterio responded with a disrespectful challenge.
"If John Cena wants some, he can come get some. He’s got four dates left," Mysterio said. "I mean, if that old geezer wants me to put a final nail in his coffin, I’ll be more than happy to, you know. That’s what I’m here for."
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Recent reports from the Wrestling Observer have suggested that a match between Cena and Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship is indeed being pitched for the Survivor Series premium live event in November.
While Dominik Mysterio is focused on a potential match with Cena, he and The Judgment Day are also involved in the chaos on Raw. Following the implosion of The Vision this week, the faction had a tense confrontation with the new number one contender for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, CM Punk, positioning Dominik at the center of multiple major storylines.
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