Austin Concept surpassed John Cena to retain the US Championship title in night time one opener at WrestleMania 39 on Saturday night time. Nevertheless, Concept’s win acquired mired in controversy.
In majority of the one-on-one battle in opposition to idea, Cena held the higher hand with a number of shoulder prices, taking his opponent down on many events. However Concept resorted to biting Cena on his ear within the early phases of the battle and gained benefit. However Cena turned the tables together with his expertise and ability. At one second, Cena took down Concept, locked him in STF, thus forcing his opponent to faucet down. Cena thought he had gained the bout however the referee was down within the ring and could not see what had transpired.
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Concept took benefit and landed a low blow on Cena which wasn’t seen by the referee. Then Concept hit Cena and stored his shoulder on the mat to the rely of three which was acknowledged by the referee. Concept thus gained in a controversial method.
Official Twitter account of WWE tweeted “IT’S THEORY’S TIME!@_Theory1 efficiently retains the #USTitle in opposition to @JohnCena at #WrestleMania! #AndStill”.
In the meantime, the Usos will defend their Undisputed WWE Tag Group title in opposition to Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on night time one.
WrestleMania 39 is scheduled to be a two-night extravaganza which can finish on Sunday, April 2. The principle occasion of The Present of Exhibits can be headlined by Roman Reigns who will defend his Undisputed WWE Common Championship title in opposition to 2023 Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes.