John Cena is set to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk on June 28 at Night of Champions. This event will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This bout marks the final scheduled singles encounter between Cena and Punk in WWE, their first since 2013. Their previous Night of Champions match in 2012 concluded in a draw. The championship contest headlines the premium live event and stands as one of the year’s most anticipated matches.
The rivalry between Cena and Punk reignited following Money in the Bank, when Punk confronted Cena on an episode of WWE RAW. That exchange led to the challenge for a final match between the two competitors. CM Punk has gained significant momentum since his WWE return in November 2023.
Peter Rosenberg, a wrestling analyst, expressed his strong conviction regarding the outcome on his Cheap Heat podcast.
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Predictions suggest Cena is favored to retain his title, continuing his farewell run as champion. The match is expected to be emotionally charged, given the storied history between both men and the high expectations from the fan base.
Several potential outcomes are under discussion for this high-stakes match. R-Truth, who recently returned to WWE and has targeted Cena, could interfere, potentially costing Punk the title and initiating a new rivalry between R-Truth and Punk.
Additionally, there is speculation that John Cena might add a dramatic stipulation to the match, such as requiring Punk to put his career on the line. Another scenario involves Seth Rollins, the current Money in the Bank briefcase holder, potentially cashing in immediately after the match. This could result in Punk, should he defeat Cena, losing the championship instantly to Rollins, adding an additional layer of unpredictability to Night of Champions.
