WWE is reportedly targeting a marquee singles match between CM Punk and John Cena for later in 2025, according to PWInsider Elite. This highly anticipated clash, however, is not currently scheduled for the upcoming Money in the Bank event.
Several WWE creative sources indicated to PWInsider Elite that Punk versus Cena is not part of existing Money in the Bank plans. One source did state the company intends to hold the match “when the timing is right” this year.
The desire for this encounter is heightened by John Cena’s announcement that 2025 will be his final year of competition. Their 2011 Money in the Bank match remains a landmark moment in their careers.
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Regarding Cena’s involvement at Money in the Bank, which is just over three weeks away, pitches have reportedly been made. These include Cena participating in a standard or six-man tag team match, potentially alongside Travis Scott.
While some fans hoped for a 2011 callback at Money in the Bank, this report suggests WWE is strategically planning the significant singles bout. The company appears to be seeking an optimal moment for the major attraction during Cena’s farewell tour.
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