John Cena Refused to Lose a Match to AEW Superstar

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Swagger instead cashed in his briefcase on Chris Jericho and became the World Heavyweight Champion and held the title for 79 days.

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John Cena Refused to Lose a Match to AEW Superstar

Swagger instead cashed in his briefcase on Chris Jericho and became the World Heavyweight Champion and held the title for 79 days.

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