CM Punk initiated the June 2, 2025, broadcast of WWE RAW in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a direct message for John Cena, laying out his ambitions to secure the Money in the Bank contract and subsequently challenge for a world title. Punk is scheduled to compete against AJ Styles and El Grande Americano later in the evening in a qualifying match for the upcoming ladder match.
During his address, Punk articulated his intentions to win the qualifier and then the Money in the Bank briefcase. He stated his focus would then shift to either World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso or the Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena. While expressing respect for Uso, Punk directed pointed remarks towards Cena.
He emphatically declared his desire to dethrone Cena, issuing a stark warning and reviving their storied rivalry. Punk asserted, “If I so choose, John Cena, I’ve always had your number. I’m gonna come pick the bones you little b**ch.”
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This confrontation occurs as Cena is also preparing for Money in the Bank on June 7, 2025, where he will team with Logan Paul to face Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes, an announcement made the prior week.
Interestingly, a Netflix Tudum preview for the June 2 WWE RAW episode resurfaced comments Punk made in an interview originally published on May 5, 2025. In that discussion, Punk had spoken positively about Cena’s final year in wrestling, praising Cena’s dedication to WWE and expressing a “selfish” desire to be involved in Cena’s farewell tour, whether as a partner or an opponent, stating he was “excited to be here to witness it all.”
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