Boston’s TD Garden exploded tonight with a show packed full of high-stakes drama, shocking turns, and storyline fireworks. John Cena’s hometown stop became the emotional epicenter as he defeated Dominik Mysterio to win the Intercontinental Championship, completing his Grand Slam and elevating the newly launched “Last Time Is Now” Tournament into a bona fide title chase. The night also featured Nikki Bella’s shocking heel turn, multiple title changes, and major WarGames setups for Survivor Series.

The big picture — why tonight matters

• John Cena becomes Intercontinental Champion: Completing the Grand Slam in his hometown, Cena’s victory instantly raised the stakes for the “Last Time Is Now” Tournament. Every match now carries championship weight in addition to farewell prestige.

• The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament begins: Rusev and Sheamus advanced from the first-round matches, while upcoming pairings (GUNTHER vs. Je’Von Evans, Solo Sikoa vs. a mystery opponent) promise high-profile returns and potential surprises.

• WarGames angles solidified: The women’s side was advanced with a post-match Rhea Ripley return and the Kabuki Warriors winning the Women’s Tag Team Championships. The men’s side gained structure with the babyface nucleus of Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and CM Punk set against The Vision and Logan Paul, leaving only a few roster spots to be named.

• Nikki Bella’s heel turn: Her betrayal adds a new layer to the women’s division and sets up a fresh feud that could influence WarGames dynamics.

Here are the full results

• Intercontinental Championship — John Cena def. Dominik Mysterio — New Intercontinental Champion / Cena completes Grand Slam

• Last Time Is Now Tournament — First Round: Rusev def. Damian Priest

• Last Time Is Now Tournament — First Round: Sheamus def. Shinsuke Nakamura

• Women’s Tag Team Championship: Asuka & Kairi Sane (Kabuki Warriors) def. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss — New Tag Team Champions crowned amid interference

• Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer def. Raquel Rodriguez

• Tournament match announcements for upcoming shows: GUNTHER vs. Je’Von Evans; Solo Sikoa vs. mystery opponent

• Major storyline beat: Nikki Bella turned heel during a backstage/in-ring segment

The Moment: John Cena wins the Intercontinental Championship

In an emotional hometown showdown, Cena defeated Dominik Mysterio after a hard-fought contest filled with near-falls, high-flying counters, and clever veteran ring psychology. Cena landed the decisive Attitude Adjustment to secure the pin and the title, completing the one belt that had eluded his career. Fireworks, video packages, and a roaring crowd made the moment historic, and WWE immediately raised the stakes of the “Last Time Is Now” Tournament — the eventual winner will now face a freshly crowned Intercontinental Champion.

The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament — kickoff and upcoming matches

• Rusev def. Damian Priest — A striking, hard-hitting contest ended with a Machka kick.

• Sheamus def. Shinsuke Nakamura — A strong-style brawl finished with a Brogue Kick.

Upcoming announced matches:

• GUNTHER vs. Je’Von Evans — GUNTHER returns for a Raw first-round match.

• Solo Sikoa vs. Mystery Opponent — Maintains WWE’s suspenseful surprise-entry strategy.

The tournament not only determines Cena’s final opponent but also influences roster allocation for WarGames, as top stars such as GUNTHER and Solo Sikoa are funneled into the bracket, keeping the men’s cage match lean, personal, and story-driven.

Women’s division & tag team action

1. Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) won the Women’s Tag Team Championships, defeating Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss amid interference by Lash Legend and Nia Jax.

2. Rhea Ripley returned, clearing the ring and laying the foundation for a Women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series.

Nikki Bella’s heel turn

In a stunning segment, Nikki Bella betrayed her longtime ally, marking a shocking shift to heel. Her attack sets up new rivalries and adds narrative heat to the women’s division heading into WarGames, complementing the ongoing tag and singles storylines. This turn provides her character with fresh edge and positions her as a wildcard in the coming weeks.

Men’s WarGames — Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso & CM Punk vs. The Vision & Logan Paul

RAW officially established the core of the men’s WarGames teams:

Babyface side: Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, CM Punk

Heel side: The Vision, Logan Paul

Two spots remain unannounced on each team. The show focused on personal rivalries as the anchor for the match: Cody vs. The Vision, Punk vs. Logan Paul, and Jey Uso supporting Rhodes. Tournament involvement indirectly influenced team selection by pulling other top stars (GUNTHER, Solo Sikoa) into the bracket, narrowing WarGames to a conflict fueled by personal animosity rather than broad factional chaos.

Other notable segments

• CM Punk & allies vs. Logan Paul & The Vision featured tense backstage brawls and promo confrontations.

• Boston’s crowd and production values elevated the emotional stakes: pyro, video packages, and chants underscored Cena’s title moment and the tournament kickoff.

Creative takeaways

1. Cena’s IC Title adds tournament stakes — every match now carries both narrative and championship significance.

2. Tournament and WarGames interplay — bracket matches elevate the finale while building WarGames tension organically.

3. Women’s division heat — Tag title changes, Ripley’s return, and Nikki Bella’s heel turn all ensure Survivor Series matches are emotionally and competitively compelling.

What to watch next

• Next week’s Raw and SmackDown will continue the tournament with GUNTHER vs. Je’Von Evans, Solo Sikoa vs. mystery opponent, and additional match announcements.

• Remaining WarGames roster spots will be revealed in the coming weeks.

• Cena’s IC title defenses will determine how the tournament winner’s payoff unfolds.

Bottom line

Tonight’s RAW balanced spectacle, stakes, and storytelling:

• John Cena’s Intercontinental Title victory gave weight to his farewell tour.

• The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament launched with credible wins and mystery intrigue.

• WarGames teams gained structure while leaving room for surprises.

• Nikki Bella’s heel turn injected fresh drama into the women’s division.

Boston saw a night of history, emotion, and chaos — the road to Survivor Series is officially underway.

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