CM Punk Drops Major Tease for WWE RAW

CM Punk teased a potential rivalry with John Cena on social media ahead of WWE RAW, posting a throwback photo of the two, sparking speculation of a feud starting soon.
Punk remains divisive among peers, with Matt Riddle criticizing him as a "headache" backstage, while others report he has been a positive mentor in WWE NXT.
Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio expressed strong dislike for Punk, who is currently absent from WWE TV after a storyline attack, possibly returning for SummerSlam.

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Ahead of the first episode of WWE RAW following Money in the Bank, CM Punk has fueled speculation of a monumental rivalry by taking to social media. The self-proclaimed “Best in the World” posted a throwback photograph of himself with John Cena to his Instagram story, suggesting a future confrontation between the two veterans could be on the horizon.

The tease aligns with reports that a program between Punk and Cena could commence as soon as tonight’s broadcast from Phoenix, Arizona. This development follows Cena’s recent tumultuous outing at Money in the Bank, where he was pinned by Cody Rhodes in a tag team match that also involved Logan Paul and Jey Uso. The pinfall was a measure of revenge for Rhodes, who lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cena at WrestleMania 41.

Cena’s loss was facilitated by a returning R-Truth, who hit the champion with a Spear mid-match.

Praise and Animosity Surround Punk

While Punk may be looking ahead to a high-profile feud, he continues to be a polarizing figure among his peers. In a recent interview, former WWE talent Matt Riddle offered a scathing critique, labeling Punk a “headache” behind the scenes.

“I hear from my friends who still work in WWE that he is a headache,” Riddle stated, accusing Punk of frequent complaining despite receiving multiple world title opportunities. He also connected some of AEW’s difficulties to Punk’s exit, claiming they are “still rebuilding” from the fallout. Despite Riddle’s criticism, other reports have indicated that Punk has been a positive influence and mentor for developmental talent in WWE NXT.

The animosity doesn’t stop there. Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio recently directed intense remarks toward the veteran. “I f*ing hate CM Punk,” Mysterio said, deriding him as an “old man” for the time it took him to main-event WrestleMania.

Punk is currently absent from WWE programming following a storyline attack by Bronson Reed, who aligned with Seth Rollins during an episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event. This angle has led to speculation that he may not reappear until the build toward SummerSlam, likely causing him to miss the Night of Champions premium live event in Saudi Arabia on June 28.