WWE SmackDown results: R-Truth applies the STF to John Cena; CM Punk gets involved
WWE SmackDown results: The June 13th episode of WWE SmackDown proved to be a forgettable affair for John Cena. Ron Killings AKA R-Truth attacked him during the opening segment, which included LA Knight and the former Legacy mates Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. Later in the night, the 53-year-old veteran put him in the STF and sent a message to him.
Ron Killings/R-Truth, CM Punk haunt John Cena
John Cena came out to the ring during the last stretch of SmackDown and called out Ron Killings for assaulting him earlier in the night. However, in a surprising development, CM Punk showed up and verbally berated the Undisputed champion ahead of their clash at Night of Champions 2025 later this month.
CM Punk wants John Cena to give the fans a happy ending.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/USGuV7hftT
'The Second City Saint' spoke about their classic rivalry from over a decade ago and emphasised that the roles are reversed this time around. Back then, Punk was a heel trying to leave the company with the title while Cena was the good guy. However, the situation is the exact opposite now. Punk also used a Star Wars reference to hint at Cena possibly still being a good guy at heart.
Punk eventually exited the ring, which gave Ron 'R-Truth' Killings an opportunity to attack Cena and apply the STF, a submission hold to him.
Will R-Truth beat sense into John Cena on SmackDown?
R-Truth is set to take on Cena on SmackDown next week. The two previously locked horns at Saturday Night's Main Event where The Marine star beat his 'fan' using underhanded tactics. Truth later interfered in Cena and Logan Paul's match with Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes. It remains to be seen if this feud is resolved on the blue brand next week.
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