23-08-2024
The Champ Is Here #1: Ruthless Aggression (First Title Win)
A free podcast from POISONRANA!Braden Herrington and Davie Portman present the inaugural episode of “The Champ is Here” kicking off a journey through every one of John Cena's legendary world title reigns!Braden & Davie are joined by special guests Nate Milton (NWA on POSTwrestling, Kings of Sport Podcast) and Andrew Thompson (POSTwrestling) to dive deep into Cena's rise to the top in the WWE.The time is now. In this (extensive) episode, we explore Cena's early career, from his explosive debut, to the Prototype, to his freestyle raps, to the reign of terror, and even his album. The lads break down his key moments, matches & rivalries from 2002-2005, including the intense feud with JBL that led him to his first WWE World Championship… and so much more!The Champ is Here!Follow more of Davie and Braden’s work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling, Shot in the Dark, and more!On this show we will be talking about:Early John Cena (Debut/Rapping)SmackDown Debut Match: John Cena vs. Kurt AngleDate: June 27, 2002Event: WWE SmackDownEpisode: #150Watch HereJohn Cena Raps for the First Time on TVDate: October 31, 2002Event: WWE SmackDown (Halloween Party)Watch HereJohn Cena Raps in a Graveyard on UndertakerDate: July 17, 2003Watch HereCena Raps on Brock LesnarWatch HereCena/Eddie Guerrero FeudDate: August 28, 2003Watch HereCena vs. Eddie Guerrero - SmackDown Parking Lot BrawlDate: September 11, 2003Watch HereBest of Cena’s Rap Freestyle MomentsWatch HereUS Title RunJohn Cena vs The Big Show (U.S. Title Match)Date: March 14, 2004Event: WrestleMania XXJohn Cena vs Booker T (U.S. Title Made Vacant)Date: July 8, 2004John Cena vs Booker T - Best-of-Five Series BeginsDate: August 15, 2004Event: SummerSlamJohn Cena Wins the Best-of-Five Series and Regains U.S. ChampionshipDate: October 3, 2004Event: No MercyCena Loses Title to Carlito Caribbean Cool on SmackDown!Following WeekFeud with Carlito - Cena Reportedly Stabbed by Carlito’s BodyguardDate: November 2004Event: Survivor SeriesJohn Cena Wins U.S. Championship Back from CarlitoDate: November 18, 2004Event: SmackDown!John Cena vs Jesús - U.S. Title Defense in a Street FightDate: December 12, 2004Event: ArmageddonWWE Championship FeudSmackDown: Rumble Go-Home PromoDate: January 27, 2005Time: 40-minute markRoyal Rumble 2005Date: January 30, 2005No Way Out - John Cena vs Kurt Angle (Tournament Final)Date: February 20, 2005John Cena vs Orlando Jordan (US Championship)Date: March 3, 2005Watch HereJohn Cena FU’s Teddy LongDate: March 10, 2005Watch HereJohn Cena, Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero vs JBL & The BashamsDate: March 17, 2005Time: Promo from JBL to Cena more important than the match. 1 hour 10 minutesJohn Cena and JBL SegmentDate: March 24, 2005SmackDown - WrestleMania Go Home AngleDate: March 30, 2005John Cena vs John Bradshaw Layfield - WWE Championship MatchDate: April 3, 2005Event: WrestleMania 21Time: 11:18Watch HereJohn Cena’s Championship CelebrationDate: April 7, 2005Time: 41 minutesWatch HereTitle DefensesJohn Cena vs John Bradshaw Layfield - I Quit MatchDate: May 22, 2005Event: Judgment Day 2005Time: 22:40Watch HereOtherJohn Cena and Trademarc Album - You Can’t See MeListen HereJoin our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingCheck out POISONRANA on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04We have many shows like this over on our Patreon! This week on the Poisonrana Patreon: upYOURS: ECW One Night Stand 2005Last week on the Poisonrana Patreon: Summerslam 1994 review with Michael Hamflett from What Culture, plus wasNXT, WCW The Last Nitro & moreOnly $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalog! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaCheck out all of Poisonrana’s new merchandise over at www.chopped-tees.comPhoto Courtesy: WWECena intro: Bray D YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy