• News
  • Sports News
  • 3 reasons why John Cena vs CM Punk should take place at WWE Money in the Bank 2025

3 reasons why John Cena vs CM Punk should take place at WWE Money in the Bank 2025

John Cena's shocking heel turn and Undisputed WWE Championship win at WrestleMania 41 have set the stage for a potential clash with CM Punk. After Cena's controversial title defense against Randy Orton, Punk teased a confrontation, fueling speculation about a future match.
3 reasons why John Cena vs CM Punk should take place at WWE Money in the Bank 2025
Image via WWE
John Cena and CM Punk might clash for the final time at a major WWE Premium Live Event.The last leg of John Cena's illustrious WWE career has been proving to be really exciting. The Cenation Leader shocked the world by turning heel and then going on to win the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. With that win, he became the record-setting 17-time World Champion in the global juggernaut.Furthermore, Cena managed to retain his title controversially against Randy Orton at WWE Backlash in his first defense. After that, CM Punk dropped a teaser on social media about coming after him for the championship. This led to speculations that their showdown could be coming soon. One report stated that the plan is set for them to compete at the upcoming WWE Money in the Bank PLE. However, a recent report by PW Insider stated that WWE wanted to do the match later when the time was right.
Despite that, the Money in the Bank seems like the perfect stage for their final clash. Here are three reasons that Cena vs Punk should take place at the event this year:

3. Marquee match for the Premium Live Event

WWE had a top-tier match as the headliner for their last Premium Live Event, Backlash, where John Cena battled another of his iconic rivals, Randy Orton. The promotion can continue its streak of marquee matches with Cena at the Money in the Bank PLE by having him face CM Punk, a major showdown that will attract huge eyeballs to the event.


2. John Cena's first appearance with CM Punk after his return took place at the event

John Cena announced his farewell tour last year at the Money in the Bank PLE. He also spoke about potential opponents and named CM Punk as one of them later on. Moreover, the duo was snapped together backstage at the event for the first time since the Best in the World made his return to WWE. A year later, fans should witness them clash at that same event to continue the storyline.


1. The duo has a memorable history with the WWE Money in the Bank event

One of the biggest reasons that John Cena vs CM Punk should take place at this year's Money in the Bank PLE is their rich history with the event. In 2011, the duo collided in one of the greatest in-ring matches of all time at the event, where Punk won and left the company with the title as his contract ended the same night. WWE should run it back fifteen years later at the same event and put a storybook end to their storied rivalry.Also read: Former WWE announcer Samantha Irvin's return to wrestling confirmed

Get IPL 2025 match schedules, squads, points table, and live scores for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.

author
About the Author
TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article
Follow Us On Social Media