3 Reasons why John Cena must challenge current WWE champion for first major title accomplishment in 2025

John Cena announced at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event last month that 2025 would be his last year competing inside a WWE ring. Fans have since been suggesting the dream matchups they would like to see before The Chain Gang Soldier hangs up his boots.

In a recent interview, Bron Breakker challenged John Cena to a match next year. The Big Bad Booty Nephew, who recently won the Intercontinental Championship by defeating Sami Zayn at SummerSlam, urged Cena to try taking the title away from him.

"Come take the championship from me. Grow some ba**s and come take the championship from me. Let's go. Let's do it," Bron Breakker said.

Below are three reasons why John Cena should challenge Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship in 2025.

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#3. Elevate the stature of the Intercontinental Championship

The Intercontinental Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in WWE. However, in the past decade, the title was relegated to a mere mid-card status. With Gunther's historic title reign of 666 days, the prestige of the Intercontinental Championship has been restored.

The Stamford-based company needs to ensure this resurgence continues. It is in safe hands as Bron Breakker is currently holding it. However, when the time is right for him to drop the title, WWE would want to make a statement. In this case, John Cena could prove to be a worthy opponent. Holding the Intercontinental Championship during his final run will definitely further elevate the stature of the title.

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#2. Passing the torch to Bron Breakker

Bron Breakker has been considered as the future of WWE in a very short period. The son of the legendary wrestler, Rick Steiner, certainly has unparalleled genetics. The Big Bad Booty Nephew has impressed everyone with his explosiveness and athleticism.

The 26-year-old star currently holds the Intercontinental Championship and is ready to be the next top guy in the Stamford-based company. A dream matchup with John Cena, who has carried the Stamford-based company for two decades, would be a great "passing of the torch" moment as the curtain falls on The Cenation Leader's legendary career.

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#1. John Cena has never won the Intercontinental Championship in WWE

The title of "Greatest of All Time" is not just a nickname when John Cena is mentioned. The Cenation Leader has done everything possible there is to do in this business. He is a 16-time World Champion, a five-time United States Champion, a two-time World Tag Team Champion, a Royal Rumble winner, and a multiple-time WrestleMania main-eventer.

However, there is one title he has never won in his storied career: the Intercontinental Championship. John Cena going after the prestigious title and facing Bron Breakker at a major premium live event could be very intriguing. It will also help establish The Big Bad Booty Nephew as a dominating champion if the Stamford-based promotion books a dream matchup between the two. It will be interesting to see if The Chain Gang Soldier retires as a Grand Slam Champion in WWE.