John Cena promises ‘something special' ahead of WWE Night of Champions showdown with CM Punk
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WWE
fans are in for a major treat at Night of Champions, as
John Cena
has teased 'something special' in his much-anticipated clash with CM Punk. The 17-time world champion, who recently shocked fans by turning heel, made the promise during WWE's SummerSlam Kickoff event in New York.
Cena, currently holding the Undisputed WWE Championship, remained tight-lipped about specifics but dropped enough hints to send fans into a frenzy. 'If you're enjoying what we're doing on TV right now, then you have to watch Night of Champions - it's going to be effing great,' Cena said. 'We're cooking up something special. Don't miss it.'
John Cena has fun teasing the WWE Universe: SummerSlam 2025 Kickoff highlights
SmackDown Pipebomb sends shockwaves
This comment follows Cena's already viral 'pipebomb' promo on SmackDown, where he delivered a scathing response to CM Punk, recreating Punk's iconic 2011 moment.
In a stunning reversal, Cena laid Punk out with a low blow, followed by an Attitude Adjustment through a table. He then climbed the turnbuckle to deliver a promo that broke the fourth wall and took direct aim at Punk's legacy.
FULL SEGMENT: John Cena recreates CM Punk's famous 'pipebomb': SmackDown, June 20, 2025
During the segment, Cena called Punk 'the best bullsh*tter in the world' and referenced several former WWE stars including Matt Cardona, Claudio Castagnoli, and Nic Nemeth - all of whom have since responded on social media.
Cena ended the promo by declaring that Punk's prime was 14 years ago, while 'John Cena is, and always has been, the greatest of all time.'
At Fanatics Fest in New York, Cena showed his lighter side as he joked with fans while failing to hit an arcade punching bag. 'I haven't hit anyone for real in 25 years,' he quipped. These humorous moments provided a sharp contrast to his current on-screen persona - a darker, edgier version of the superstar WWE fans once saw as a perennial babyface.
As Cena prepares to defend his title against Punk at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 28, speculation is swirling. Is there a surprise return planned? A major storyline twist? Or could this be the setup for Cena's final match as a full-time performer?
What's clear is that Cena's heel run, his first since 2003 - has added new intrigue to his storied career. With the WWE Universe on edge, all eyes are now on Riyadh.
One thing's certain: John Cena isn't done making headlines just yet.
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Top 5 best John Cena promos that shook the WWE universe
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