WWE Night of Champions 2025: 3 Reasons why CM Punk is challenging John Cena for Undisputed Title

WWE RAW after Money in the Bank 2025 started with John Cena making his appearance as Undisputed Champion. The Franchise Player pointed out how he has beaten everyone the crowd cheered for. Now, the 17x World Champion demands real competition.

Soon, CM Punk made his arrival and confronted John Cena. A heated promo was delivered by The Best in the World, which ended with Punk challenging Cena to a match on tonight's RAW.

Cena declared this match official, but for Night of Champions 2025, which is the Stamford-based promotion's next Premium Live Event. In this article, we will discuss three reasons why Punk is challenging Cena for the Undisputed title.

#3. To generate buzz for the Saudi Arabia show

John Cena and CM Punk's final match is something the WWE Universe has been eager to witness. The King of the Ring tournament is also slated to take place at this PLE. To generate more buzz around the show, WWE might have booked Punk vs. Cena for Night of Champions 2025.

Previously, we have seen many dream matches getting announced for the Saudi Arabia show. So, it won't be a surprise if WWE books this title match to induce more buzz for the international PLE.

#2. CM Punk had no real plans before this

Another reason behind booking Punk in a feud with Cena for Night of Champions could be connected to the Voice of the Voiceless himself. Before this, Punk had no real plans on RAW, and he was only standing against Seth Rollins' faction.

This was also the reason behind his absence from Money in the Bank after he lost the qualifier match. To give the Second City Saint a high-profile feud, the Game might have opted to put him against John Cena. This is why Night of Champions will host Cena vs. Punk on June 28.

#1. WWE could have bigger plans for John Cena at SummerSlam 2025

Many fans believe that the Punk vs. Cena match should be saved for SummerSlam 2025. However, it's conceivable that Triple H could have bigger plans for the Franchise Player at the Biggest Party of the Summer.

This might be why WWE plans to set a Punk vs. Cena match for the upcoming Premium Live event. Also, the Best in the World is a crucial part of John Cena's history, and a match between them is a must-see event on the Cenation Leader's retirement tour.

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