The June 27, 2025 episode of Smackdown raised questions about its promotional impact, reminiscent of the day CM Punk dropped his legendary "pipe bomb" promo, but this time, the moment felt like a throwback, shortened by 14 years. During the show, Punk delivered another memorable performance ahead of his highly anticipated Night of Champions match against John Cena.
In the ring, Cena was about to cut a promo when the audience heard the familiar tune of Cena’s "Basic Tuganomics" theme. Punk appeared wearing a Chicago Cubs jersey with his name on the back and launched into a rap-style promo dubbed "Basic Punkanomics," mimicking Cena’s old character and even referring to it as "Temu Maclemore."
Punk confidently declared his intent to win the WWE Championship match and dubbed Cena with a nickname blending Kendrick Lamar and Drake. As excitement built for the Night of Champions, Punk clearly reasserted his dominance and brought a fresh wave of energy and skill back to Smackdown.
Fan Take: This moment is a pivotal reminder of why CM Punk remains one of WWE’s most compelling personalities, blending charisma, wit, and in-ring talent. For fans, Punk’s resurgence signals thrilling storylines ahead and the potential for a renewed era of electrifying wrestling drama.
