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War Games is coming, November 25 from Chicago!

John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa is next.

Solo was out first.  It was respectful.  Cena out next, it’s nuts.

Cena’s in control early.  The fans think he still has it.  Solo then took control and the fans are rooting for him to come back.  They don’t like Solo whooping him.

Cena is doing comebacks only to be cut off.

John made a big comeback and went for the AA but it was turned into a Samoan Drop.  Solo got a two and the fans didn’t react at all.  They want John to get the win here.

John did a splash and got a two.  They are selling that John is older now, which is true of course.  He’s 46.

Cena got a two with a chokeslam.  He tried for the AA but got nailed with a Spinning Solo for a two.

Cena blocked the Spike and locked on the STF but Solo made the ropes.  Solo got up and hit a Spike out of nowhere.  He was selling though so he couldn’t make the cover.  When they got up Solo hit another Spike.  The fans are booing.  Solo hit a third Spike.  Solo didn’t make the cover.  Cena got up and ate a fourth Spike.  Instead of covering him, Solo pounded him a bit and made the cover.

The fans are NOT happy but this is exactly how it should have gone.  Nothing but respect for John Cena coming back and giving so much to the business that made him famous.

Solo reveled in the boos as he slowly left the ring.  John laid in the ring selling for a while.  Again, nothing but respect for the dude.  As he started to get up, most of the fans gave him a standing ovation.  It was a truly awesome display from the crowd.  John seemed to appreciate it.  Who wouldn’t?

As he left they were chanting Thank You Cena.  Cole paid tribute to Cena as he left.  You could tell it was heartfelt on his part.

The WWE Experience is coming to Saudi Arabia in January 2024.  Cole said he toured it and it is awesome.  It looks it from what they showed.

Time for Miz TV.

He has Saudi Arabia’s top actor/comedian.  I don’t know him but hey, I am old.  The fans love him.  That is what is important, make the live crowd happy.  So who would interfere?  Grayson Waller, that’s who.  He took over the show.  He brought out his set.  Miz was ticked.  The actor said he came to be on the hottest show…..Miz TV.

Waller told him to get out of his ring.  Miz went to do something when the actor stopped him.  He took off his watch and went to fight Waller, who kicked him low.  Miz nailed Waller with a big boot.  Miz threw Waller into a big boot from the actor and then hit a Skull Crushing finale.  The actor stood over Waller.  I think he’s going to do the People’s Elbow.  Yep!  He nailed him.  Fun segment for the locals.

Logan Paul came into the building from the desert in a Razor.  The dude knows how to make an entrance, pun intended.  Rey is out next.  I hope Paul wins the Title, for a few reasons.  One, he respects the hell out of the business and two, it would mean we will see him wrestle more often, which would be awesome.

Paul is mostly in control early.  Rey is working as the smaller guy that he is.  Paul is largely in control here.  He just did a couple of press slams on Rey, then dropped him.  He followed with the Warrior Splash for a two.  Now Paul has him in a Bear Hug.  Paul thwarts Rey whenever he tries to come back.  The story is that Logan is using moves from Hall of Famers.

But then Paul missed a Spear in the corner and Rey dove on him on the floor.  He tossed Paul back in the ring and went to work on him.  

Paul came back with a slingshot clothesline.  He went to punch Rey but the champ rolled through and locked in a crossface.  Paul made the rope but they are selling his shoulder from the post shot earlier.

Paul grabbed Rey as he came off the ropes and honestly it looked like if he didn’t, Rey would have landed on his head.  It looked like Paul made a huge vet move and saved Rey from injury in real time.

Paul did a moonsault fallaway slam for a two.  Yep, that’s what I said.  Paul is a freak of nature.

Paul fell into the ropes but blocked Rey on the 619.  Rey hit a Sunset and Code Red Bomb to get a two.  

One of Paul’s goofs was at ringside and handed Paul brass knux.  Rey pushed him and he lost the knux.  The goof went to get them and was met by Santos Escobar.  Escobar chased but put the knux down on the apron.  Paul got them.  Rey hit a 619.  He came off the ropes but was hit with the knux, new US Champion!  The fans are not happy about this one either.  

After the match, Logan went over and told Rey that he loved him and he did what he had to do.  Sooooooo duplicitous.  

It was a strong match and I like Paul as champ.  Plus, the issue with Rey and Santos should further since he put the knux down before chasing the goof.

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