The highly anticipated WWE Championship match between CM Punk and John Cena at Night of Champions has now been officially confirmed. Cena returned to “WWE Raw” just two days after being defeated by Cody Rhodes at Money in the Bank, only to be challenged by CM Punk, who expressed his eagerness for a title shot. Punk offered Cena the choice of when to face him, preferring a nighttime event, but Cena insisted the match would take place on June 28th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although the match wasn’t confirmed right away during the segment, the show’s general manager Adam Pearce engaged fans via social media to vote on making the match official, which it ultimately did with promotional graphics released on X before the episode concluded.
This showdown marks their first championship bout in 12 years and is significant because their last WWE Championship encounter was for a WrestleMania 29 title opportunity, where Cena eliminated Punk in the Elimination Chamber earlier this year, earning a shot at Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
Fan Take: This announcement is a huge deal for WWE enthusiasts as it reunites two of the biggest stars in the ring, promising a thrilling clash for the championship. The Saudi Arabia venue also underscores WWE’s ongoing global expansion, potentially elevating the sport’s international appeal.
