WWE SmackDown results: John Cena loses to R-Truth but destroys CM Punk
WWE SmackDown results: R-Truth took on John Cena in the main event of WWE SmackDown on June 20 and pushed the Undisputed Champion to the limit. The night, however, ended on a bad note for him as 'The Franchise Player' nailed him with the title before laying out CM Punk. Cena will be taking on 'The Best in the World' at Night of Champions on June 28.
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