John Cena vs. CM Punk: A Historic Title Match Set for Night of Champions 2025
Exciting Match Announcement for Night of Champions
The WWE Money in the Bank 2025 event has wrapped up, and the organization is gearing up for the upcoming Night of Champions premium live event, which is set to take place on June 28 in Saudi Arabia. A highly anticipated match has been confirmed: John Cena will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk, a showdown fans have been eagerly awaiting.
Currently on his retirement tour, John Cena has limited appearances left in the ring. He captured the title by defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 and subsequently faced Randy Orton at Backlash 2025 in a match dubbed 'One Last Time.' Cena and Punk share a storied rivalry, having delivered some of the most memorable matches in WWE history, making this encounter likely their final battle in a WWE ring.
Cena and Punk's Intense Rivalry
IT. IS. OFFICIAL.
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CENA vs. PUNK
Undisputed WWE Championship
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
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During a recent segment on WWE Raw, John Cena took a shot at R-Truth, stating he has only 19 dates left and is looking for a real competitor. This led to CM Punk's entrance, where he presented himself as the voice of the fans and criticized Cena's choices. Punk then officially challenged Cena for the championship.
Cena accepted the challenge, confirming that Punk would need to come to Saudi Arabia for the Night of Champions. The segment was filled with intense promos, setting the stage for what could be a monumental match, with Punk aiming to achieve his dream of becoming World Champion.
A Look Back at Their Rivalry
The last singles match between John Cena and CM Punk occurred during a fierce rivalry that spanned from 2009 to 2013. Their matches were always met with high anticipation from fans. Their first encounter took place on the November 23, 2009 episode of Raw, while their last singles match was on February 25, 2013, also on Raw. Their WWE Championship clash at Money in the Bank 2011 remains one of their most iconic bouts.
Now, after 12 years, Cena and Punk are set to face each other in a singles match once again, this time in Saudi Arabia, promising to be a historic event. Punk, who recently had a rivalry with Seth Rollins, is now focused on this title opportunity, which could finally fulfill his long-held ambition of becoming World Champion.