Major CM Punk, John Cena Announcement Revealed

John Cena and CM Punk are scheduled to appear together at the WWE SummerSlam Kickoff event on June 21, ahead of their championship match.

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An announcement has been made regarding a joint appearance by John Cena and CM Punk ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship match scheduled for Night of Champions on June 28.

Both competitors will be present at the WWE SummerSlam Kickoff event during Fanatics Fest this Saturday, June 21. The appearance provides a platform for the two rivals to meet just one week before their title bout. The dynamic of their current feud presents a reversal of the roles they held during their historic 2011 rivalry.

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The confirmation of their presence at the event came from the official Fanatics Fest account on X. The event is scheduled to begin at 3 PM ET.

“Just announced: @CMPunk and @JohnCena join the @WWE SummerSlam Kickoff live at Fanatics Fest this Saturday, June 21!” the post stated.

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